It's that time of year. Such fun!I've been thinking about what I'm doing for my giftee for a wee while. I even screen-shotted tweets from the person to help. Today is the day I need to get the gift underway. I'd like to post before Friday. I'm pretty sure I know what I'm going to … Continue reading Mid-Winter Secret Santa
Am writing
Hot Stuff
Yes, I'm listening to "Black and Blue", it's one of my favourite Stones albums. The last few days haven't been much fun. Somehow I contracted COVID. Don't know how or when. FYI, you don't want this. Even triple vaxxed, you don't want this. Had an email today from someone who has been asked to interview … Continue reading Hot Stuff
Now the World Wide Web is a Wonderful Thing* — Crime Writer Margot Kinberg
When you think of how all-pervasive the Internet is, it’s hard to believe that the web has only been in the public domain for 33 years. What started out as a research and communication tool for scientists and academicians has become a source for everything from history to recipes to word games to DIY tutorials […]Now … Continue reading Now the World Wide Web is a Wonderful Thing* — Crime Writer Margot Kinberg
I Am.
I am ... procrastinating.I am ... wishing I could write faster.I am ... listening to 'Have A Nice Day'I am ... 100% procrastinating.I am ... really wanting [Whiskey Tango Foxtrot] to move faster.I am ... almost ready to load the final files for [Leave a message].I am ... wondering what is wrong with men that … Continue reading I Am.
What is it about?
That fun moment when someone actually asks you what your next book is about and you haven't done that one thing you tell all writers to do ... "write a logline at the beginning of the process and tweak it as you go."Have I?No, I have not. So, I had to think. Good grief. I … Continue reading What is it about?
(You Want To) Make A Memory
Bear with, the title of this blog is a Bon Jovi song from the Lost Highway album. Pretty sure a few of you knew that. 🙂 Why did I choose it for today's blog? Because I was thinking about the music in the Byte Series. Music reminds me of writing the books and of the … Continue reading (You Want To) Make A Memory
Drowning in the deep.
Twitter has been interesting the last few days. My former editor from the now-defunct Rebel ePublishers was tweeting a few of us. Our relationship goes way back to 2009. Jayne Southern is the best editor, she's truly fantastic. She made us all so much better. Her sense of humour and care kept me going more … Continue reading Drowning in the deep.
All Summer Long.
Bit of a country music afternoon happening here. Seems perfect for a sunny Easter Sunday. Summer is almost properly over. The smoke tree is slowly turning red.I've mucked about with print and ePub formatting and fiddled with a few sentences in [Leave a message]. I have pages of handwritten scenes to type into the new … Continue reading All Summer Long.
Escape
I might've been a tad quiet this last week. It wasn't on purpose but things are happening and life is getting busy. As it does. :)Let's recap ... 1. 37 sleeps until My Knight walks through the door!! You have no idea how much we are looking forward to being under the same roof. We've … Continue reading Escape
Buy me a coffee? Or tequila, whatever. :)
After thinking about this for the longest time and having a few writer pals who do this, I thought, why the fuck not?I seriously have nothing to lose and could potentially get a cup of coffee. 🙂 In case you are wondering you can now buy me a coffee - just click the link to … Continue reading Buy me a coffee? Or tequila, whatever. 🙂
Cat Connor 