This is a learning curve for me. My first blog. 

The positives: I'm in control! Write what I want, how I want! No critical editorial comments...rules...restrictions...

The negatives: When are we ever fully in control! Who monitors my writing? My choice of subject? My perceived biases - opinions - politics?

And most importantly what do I write that is interesting to you the reader?

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Elaine Ramsay’s writing style is a unique blend of imaginative storytelling, vivid descriptions, thought provoking themes, richly layered with complex characters, beautiful descriptions of the natural world and unflinching accounts of real world issues like pollution and social inequality. Her books are engaging, immersive and emotionally resonant, with well developed, relatable characters who have distinct voices and perspective. The plots are carefully crafted to balance action, suspens…

THE WRITING GROUP (With Apologies to Shakespeare,Tolkien, & AI).

Victor Fanks leaned on the desk, put his head in his hands and groaned. As if in answer to his cry the door opened and Deena D’Lecia entered. She sashayed over to the coffee machine and stood surveying the antiquated piece of metal in classic Grecian pose, one knee bent and a hip that jutted provocatively in Victor’s direction. With a sigh she punched a button. The machine responded with a sickly cough and …

An author who was born and raised in Ruislip says her “imagination ran riot” during walks in the area, inspiring her new book.

Elaine Ramsay was born in Ruislip in 1943 and lived in the area, on and off, for 42 years. It was while attending Lady Bankes Primary School and Newnham School that she was encouraged to write and, along with other aspiring young authors, read her stories to the class on Friday afternoons.

As an adult, Elaine walked her two cocker spaniels in Park Wood…

Author explores the impact of pollution through woodland characters in new book

A hairstylist-turned-author from Market Harborough is set to release her new woodland tale, which explores themes of pollution and its threat to wildlife.

Elaine Ramsay’s second novel, The Secret of Whylder Wood, is inspired by elements of Leicestershire countryside and Rutland Water.

The book follows a group of animal characters, led by hedgehog Cory, who discovers a poisoned stream and bodies of aff…