I'm sure you do, it was recently? I don't know, I thought it was. Anywho, knowing your why and knowing your characters why is incredibly helpful and important to the writing process. It's all about staying curious. When you stop asking questions the story will die. Why isn't the only question but it is the … Continue reading Remember the post about WHY?
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The thing I miss the most …
Sounds ominous really, doesn't it? The thing I miss the most from the bookshop years - getting to talk to many many authors. Yep. That's what I miss. Talking to authors. Discussing how we work, why we work that way, what's coming up. All the things. Especially having a good laugh (usually about something shitty … Continue reading The thing I miss the most …
We’re doing a thing!
Excuse me a moment, just quickly, before you run off ... we're doing a thing. From Wednesday August 28th there will be scheduled 'Author Interrogations' every Wednesday and Saturday.What fun! You get to meet and interact with a whole lot of really great writers, some of them I've known for years but some are new … Continue reading We’re doing a thing!
The day before.
Tomorrow is the launch event for [Foxtrot Mike Lima]. If you pre-ordered a digital copy it should either be on your device or ready to download. I hope you enjoy it. I have a few things I need to do today. 1. Bake the launch cake (it's chocolate) for tomorrow.2. Need to remember to get … Continue reading The day before.
Crash into Me:
Yes, the blog title is a song. I was scrolling through the playlist for Cryptobyte and Crash into Me got me thinking. We all know that 'every contact leaves a trace', right? That's the underpinning for forensic science. ('Every contact leaves a trace' is also known as 'Locard's exchange principle'.)You don't have to physically crash … Continue reading Crash into Me:
Waiting …
Some days are waiting days.Currently I'm waiting for the dog ranger to come and make us safe again by removing a dangerous dog from the neighbourhood. We shall see if that happens or not. I hope it does. I'd quite like to bring our big red bin in from the street but none of us … Continue reading Waiting …
Just give me a reason …
Hey, how are ya?Sincerely hoping you said good or fine or something positive. 🙂 I just got tagged in an article/story/whatever about me. It never gets old. You might think so shortly though because the link is going EVERYWHERE. I kid you not!When people talk about me, I find it quite strange because their rendition … Continue reading Just give me a reason …
August! Already!
I'm not ready for August. Wasn't it just yesterday that it was March? Wasn't it?Where has the time gone?Why is it moving so fast?I need to let that go. It's book launch event week. It is EVENT WEEK. I am far too calm this morning for day two of launch week. I managed to wrestle … Continue reading August! Already!
Moody blue …
No secret that I love listening to Elvis. Years ago I had Elvis's blue album. An actual blue record. Fabulous! Anywho, today I need to seriously think about writing my speech/talking points for the [Whiskey Tango Foxtrot] launch at Upper Hutt Library on August 4th, 6PM. Be there or be square. 🙂 Turns out Ronnie's … Continue reading Moody blue …
New Neighbours
Diesel is watching with interest as new neighbours move in next door. He's being good. He barked a couple of times but a wee stint in a sit/stay on his bed sorted that. Now he's sitting by the ranchslider watching. So far he hasn't seen or heard anyone he recognises as "danger". That hopefully means … Continue reading New Neighbours
Cat Connor 