Hi fellow writers-and-readers,

I don't know about you but I'm gearing up to get going after the summer.  Up here in Scotland, we've not had much of that so being positive about the approach of autumn is a challenge especially with crunching noises about credit echoing around! 

I'm writing this in a naked attempt to drive readers to my blog www.alisonwriting.wordpress.com.  I'm keen to develop exchanges between writers and readers.  Last week I was delighted when an author I'd met last year at an event found my blog and got in touch.  It's lovely to be supported by friends and contacts and to have their comments.  It's a different kind of excitement when someone picks up on your blog and responds.   Today's blog features Amnesty International at the Edinburgh book festival