As you all know, I'm a writer and as such I read a lot. And I do tend to come across some 'interesting' books. You know what I do with the ones that absolutely astound me with their nonsense. That's right. They become a teaching tool. So this is the thing - I'm reading a … Continue reading A few observations …
Author: Cat Connor
Don’t rock the boat …
Or do. It's entirely up to you. I was thinking about the new Veronica Tracey Spy/PI story that partly exists. There is definitely 'boat rocking' in that story. Ronnie isn't one for calm waters, too boring. If I don't sit my arse down and get on with it though, that story will never completely exist. … Continue reading Don’t rock the boat …
Don’t take it for granted.
What is it? I hear you ask. It is, anything and everything, or nothing. That depends on you. The youngest child suggested an idea for a novella today. (Yes, the youngest child is the one who suggested the Fates Entwined novellas, if you recall she hasn't read those yet. Mostly because ME/CFS renders words to … Continue reading Don’t take it for granted.
Hello, it’s me.
I think I've pretty much organised this year's book launch. Hooray. I wasn't going to get more pens for the launch because I have a few already but I'm weak when it comes to pens ... so there are new pens. They're slightly different but still gel ink and capped.If you've ever received pens from … Continue reading Hello, it’s me.
2024 is almost done.
I don't think it was an all round bad year. It was an interesting year - just not always in the best way. Pain Management Clinic was wonderful. After it ended a few really hard things happened so I think going back to Pain Management might be good idea. We had a couple of big … Continue reading 2024 is almost done.
It might be summer.
Today might be summer. Can't vouch for tomorrow and it definitely was not summer yesterday. Such fun. Every day we play 'guess the season' in the valley. In other news, the first round of edits are done. Now I know why my lovely editor refers to [IRL] as 'the one with all the hyphens'. I … Continue reading It might be summer.
Merry Christmas and Happy Whatever!
May your day be joyful no matter how you spend it. Remember to be grateful to all the carpenters (not just the most celebrated one), without them you wouldn't have a roof over your head. Drawn from Cards is a Christmas story - get in there!
Christmas Eve 2024
Kia ora,Welcome to Christmas Eve in New Zealand. It started with a text to a friend who has a Christmas Eve birthday. I was first to say Happy Birthday so that's a win. (Also a perk of living in the future.)The rest of the day involved dessert making, washing, and trying out two new styling … Continue reading Christmas Eve 2024
Drawn from Cards – Launch Day
Kia ora, Today is launch day for the final instalment of Fates Entwined: The Spellbound Bookshop Trilogy.This year we launched two of the stories. (Last year, one.)Now you can read all three. Violet's story is 'Written in Leaves'Poppy's story is 'Scattered on Cloth'Lily's story is 'Drawn from Cards'.Fates Entwined: The Spellbound Bookshop Trilogy by Cat … Continue reading Drawn from Cards – Launch Day
[Nothing happens here]
I'd been meaning to pop into that manuscript and fiddle with a few things so this morning I finally did! You know how there are always those annoying little things that everyone misses until the book is published? Yeah them. (The my that should've been me and other annoyances, like American spelling!)New versions are now … Continue reading [Nothing happens here]
Cat Connor 