Month: January 2012

Ploughing on with my editing of Wickenham Court. Inspiration photo below. Observations on my first draft include:- Did I write this? I can’t remember half of it! If it reduces me to gales of laughter, will it do the same for my reader? I hasten to add it isn’t a comedy! Note to self: Don’t… Continue reading The Mysteries of a First Draft

I have been an admirer of Linda Gillard’s work for a while and am honoured to host an interview with her on the occasion of the launch of her e-book A LIFETIME BURNING. Linda Gillard is the author of five novels, including STAR GAZING, short-listed in 2009 for Romantic Novel of the Year and the… Continue reading An Interview with Linda Gillard

I’ve made a start! Big cheers and a high five. Seriously, I’ve begun to read my manuscript working title WICKENHAM COURT. I have finally worked out how to transfer a manuscript to my Kindle – you send an e-mail to your Kindle e-mail address with “Convert” as the subject and your manuscript attached, then it… Continue reading Let the Editing Begin…

It never ceases to amaze me how fast Christmas goes. You seem to spend half the year anticipating it, planning for it and then it’s gone in a flash. We had an enjoyable quiet Christmas and our annual New Year’s Day party. We are still not back to routine, but will be once little one… Continue reading News and Goals