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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

Big son has just gone out to brave the motorway to get to yet another interview at noon. At least he’s getting the interviews and second interviews, but as yet no graduate job. I’m sure children don’t appreciate the anxieties of their parents – I want the best for him, but know there is nothing… Continue reading The Lucky Button

I once sat next to a colleague at work as he was making excuses on the telephone for not having completed a piece of work. In a voice without any hesitation he pronounced, ‘What with December being such a short month this year and Christmas coming early…’ We never let him forget his words, but… Continue reading December being such a short month this year and Christmas coming early!

If I’ve been blog-quiet for the last few weeks it is because I’ve been working on my NaNoWriMo 50,000 word manuscript to be written in the month of November. I finished the challenge at 50,103 words, but this is by no means the end. The manuscript has a way to go yet and the dreaded… Continue reading NaNoWriMo Success

Day 7 of NaNoWriMo and I am enjoying writing a new story. This one has the chain saw carver in it, who was the subject of an earlier post. Anyone who knows me is aware that I am a planner and very organised. When writing a first draft, however, I tend to be a panster… Continue reading Serial First Drafter?

My blog has been awarded a friendly blog award by Catherine Miller. Thank you Catherine.   In keeping with the award I must tell you seven things about me and recommend fifteen other blogs. So here goes:- 1) I met my husband on the internet! Married nine years next January. 2) Once starred as the… Continue reading Friendly Blogger Award and Historical Author Talk

I haven’t blogged for a couple of weeks. It has been a funny old time and I haven’t felt quite right one way or another. Hopefully on the mend now and bouncing back to my old self. Happy birthday to Teresa Morgan Get well wishes to India Grey, who had a nasty accident in London.… Continue reading Reading, Research and News