Reject, Reuse, Recycle
Someone said something to someone recently that got me thinking about a thing that happens to writers a lot. Rejection. It wasn’t even a rejection of my own work that led to this thought. Although I had my own latest…
Bobbing along
I suggested last week that I may write more about how Bob Sparrow had arrived in my head. Revisiting Bob has made me consider how very long it is since I’ve been anywhere! I know I’m not the only one…
Something a little different
I’ve been writing a lot of small snippets over the last few weeks, as I’ve started a new course. So, for a change, I’m going to share some creative writing here in this blog instead of the usual vague ramblings…
Acknowledging
Hello! Sorry I missed last week – life came along and got in the way. I said I’d write about Beta readers, and to a point, I will, but also … more. I was writing the acknowledgements for Dear Isobel…
Only this
I am sorry. I was going to write intelligently and at great length – or exactly the correct length so as not to bore you – about Beta readers and how they help, but then this happened: So that’s that.…
Idols and Inspiration
I’m listening to a Masterclass hosted by Judy Blume. I’d forgotten, until now, how much I enjoyed her books when I was a child. I devoured them. I don’t think I owned very many of the books, but I borrowed…
You tube debut
I’m keeping it brief this week, as you already got a little extra on Sunday, and I’m under pressure for work today. Therefore, today’s blog is uncharacteristically all about the housekeeping/promotion side of this ‘being a debut author‘ lark. I’ll…
Extra! Newsflash!
LIVE LAUNCH of KALEIDOSCOPE Today (May 9th 2021) at 8 pm British Summer Time (3 pm EST) I will be part of the live launch for the Kaleidoscope anthology. As you know, I have two stories in this. Early Advanced…
Pride and productivity
I’ve finished another book! (Writing one, not reading, although I’ve read a few too.) Yes! My second cosy mystery book, A Hover of Trout, is now with Beta readers. I set myself a target of getting the first draft down…
Fortunately, unfortunately
It’s been a week of ups and downs here. Have you ever played the game Fortunately, Unfortunately? That’s what my week feels like. Here’s how it’s been: Fortunately, I finally found a kitten that felt like it might be ‘the…