Yesterday was a good news day for our family. Superman has a bed in a care facility in Wellington. Such a relief to know he'll be closer very soon. It's not easy getting a bed at the highest level of care that there is (and that is what he needs). Serious brain injuries at 89 … Continue reading Walk right in. Sit right down.
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Book trailers
Self-explanatory post heading today. 🙂 As you probably know, I love a book trailer. I love making them. It's the fun part of writing and I won't give it away. You also know how much I despise 'digital marketing' dickheads. I'm not alone in that. Authors do not like being DM'd on every fucking platform … Continue reading Book trailers
End of an era?
Feels like the end of an era. Writers Plot Bookshop is closing and will be online only from Saturday. It was a big part of my life for 7 years and now it's the end. It was a dream and then a reality and now I'm gone and so is the shop. I will be … Continue reading End of an era?
Things I have learnt.
If you are away from something for two months and don't miss it, it's time for a change. You all know I was away from the bookshop for two months. I did not miss it. It's not that I didn't miss interacting with authors - that part I did miss. I very much enjoy catching … Continue reading Things I have learnt.
Some Nights
The only reason F.U.N's "Some Nights" is today's blog title is that Doris has been singing it this morning while she was getting ready to go out. Now it's stuck in my head. Thought I'd share the love, you're welcome.The end of January is almost here. I'll be back at the bookshop on Feb 1st. … Continue reading Some Nights
Destination Anywhere:
You get points if you know the album and bonus points if you've seen the movie. 🙂 Yes, it's Jon Bon Jovi. I've loved this album since it was released. I don't know how many times I've seen the movie ... I own the DVD. I love it. Anywho, it felt like a good album … Continue reading Destination Anywhere:
Stand By Me
I've been almost AWOL, I know, remiss. Once upon a time, I would've apologised but I shan't.It's been busy over here. I'm trying to get [Whiskey Tango Foxtrot] finished. I've got six weeks and three days to have a book that's ready to go to my lovely editor. Yeah, it can't be the first draft, … Continue reading Stand By Me