... though of course you can write five thousand words at any time of day that you so choose. Obviously. Find a Comfortable Seat This is important. I used my large soft toy as a back-rest. (Soft toys are very good as back-rests - an important fact.) If it's cold, wrap a blanket around your… Continue reading How To Write Five Thousand Words In One Evening
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Let There Be Books!
Wohoo! We've made it! The sequel to Our Intrepid Heroine has come. Join me as we cut the metaphorical ribbon and present ... dunn dunnnnnn ... The Curse of Cackling Meadows! All she really wanted was to return home. A curse, a carrot and a unicorn later and our Intrepid Heroine is on her way… Continue reading Let There Be Books!
Possibly Edible Creations, Deadlines and other such draconic nonsense
After a string of late nights and many hours spent staring at words until the words themselves lose their meaning ('curse? cu-rse? c-ur-se? That's not a word. Wait. Is it?') I felt rather drained this morning. The sun was bright and shining, and the sudden urge to sit in a coffee shop, drink coffee and… Continue reading Possibly Edible Creations, Deadlines and other such draconic nonsense
Unique? Who is.
Do you know, sometimes I wonder if any of us are truly original. Unique. Bit of a strange thing to say, I suppose. But give me a chance, and let me stumble out my thoughts. Books, movies and music influence us. Experiences shape us. Our childhood and its doings mould us. Friends and family touch… Continue reading Unique? Who is.
This Could Take a While
I've learned some bad news: writing a book takes time. Disappointingly, it doesn't happen overnight. I can't plant my idea in my laptop, go to sleep and find a finished manuscript by the printer in the morning. A book - a story you tell, a tale you spin - takes time. Lots and lots of… Continue reading This Could Take a While