Say ‘Cheese’
One of my dogs is sulking. I told my husband this and he replied, “Say ‘cheese’ to him.” He’s got a point. But I should back up a bit. Today (Thursday, which will be tomorrow by the time I publish…
Big fish, little fish
Since signing my book deal, I’ve been asked by a few other writers why I decided to go with a small publisher rather than one of the biggies. Before I address that, let me ask you a favour – it…
How many bananas make a story?
I was lying in bed last night thinking about where stories start from… you know, those mad things that cause us to lie awake at night; the racing brain, the whirling mind. I’m glad I can still remember some of…
Just a week
Is it really only a week since I was here? Only a week since the year began? Only a week since I shared with you how excited I am about Dear Isobel being picked up by a publisher? Only a…
Everything begins
Here we are on New Year’s Day. We made it! I’m not a big one for New Year celebrations – it always makes me feel old to say goodbye to another year. I feel a longing to cling on to…