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…
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…
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…
Not what I’d planned
There was a discussion in a writing group on Twitter this week about Planning vs Pantsing when writing. I’m not gonna lie, I’m not much of a Planner when I write. I would tend far more towards the Pantser side…
Writing the garden/Weeding the book
Hello! Another Friday has rolled around. They come so fast. I’m currently juggling my days with working, writing and spring. This means that outside of my teaching hours I am trying to squeeze in getting the first draft of Cosy…
Sing me a Story
I have as much musical talent as a broken guitar string. One that is lying in a dusty and forgotten patch of mould at the back of an old stage in a derelict village hall where the band hasn’t practised…
Skiving off
The sun is shining and the sky is blue. Outside, I have a freshly dug vegetble bed (yesterday sweat and hard labour) and today, I have 3 nets of onion sets to plant into the space. I will leave room…
Scenes of storm-crushed daffodils
You have probably heard the saying that Ireland often has all four seasons in any one day. This is often true, and it certainly has been true this week. To a point. The problem, this week, is that three out…
A Tough Edit
We had some more tree work done yesterday. One of the reasons we fell in love with our property is that is has lots of huge and very mature trees. However, over the years, we have learned that old trees…
