Dulcie Ballantyne, a seasoned writer, sets up a writing group in order to fill her time and meet other authors. The people who join the group are all unique characters with hidden depth... and hidden talents.

Reading when you want to unwind, or forget something bad you've read or done. I often read it while in bed, because it's a very relaxed sort of book.

The smooth transition from one character's viewpoint to another. Often this method doesn't work. Here it did.

Join a writing group!

Really knows how to write. Her other books are also excellently written and wonderful in their way but this has to be my favourite so far.

It is a magnificent portrait of the world of writing, and demonstrates good writing techniques both in the plot and in the actual text. It is enjoyable and nothing jarrs on the mind.

When I've frightened myself reading Ruth Rendall or Dan Brown, I find this book and read it until my mind settles. But I also enjoy it in its own right; it inspires me and is so vivid, so lifelike, that reading it is an experience not to be missed.

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