Where do I start, I know, with the Writing Wrongs part of the title! Guess what? All you gorgeous people who wanted to learn crime writing from me but couldn’t get to Wellington, Margot Kinberg and I are offering a crime writing seminar beginning 6 Feb!It's ONLINE. Anyone can join us! For all the deets … Continue reading Writing Wrongs and other things.
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We’ve reached the end …
Of October. 🙂 What'd you think I was talking about?Oh, right [Whiskey Tango Foxtrot] ... there might be a finishedish first draft that I am going over and beefing up Crockett while checking that this story makes sense. (Grammarly does not recognise finishedish. Guess that'll be added to the "unique word" count for the week. … Continue reading We’ve reached the end …
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
Writing, Writing, get on with it.
The last few months (okay, the whole year ... the last three years) have been annoying writing-wise. It's harder and harder to scratch out the headspace required to get a decent chunk of writing on the screen. Headspace? Yep. That's where the story is held, in my brain with random notes in a notebook. If … Continue reading Writing, Writing, get on with it.
It’s Crime Time! :)
Course: Crime Writing - An Introduction 6 weeks, Sat 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM Start Date: 29 October This is a fun course. This year there is homework but I promise that's also fun! 🙂 Pop through this link and sign up. Trust me. You don't want to miss out. I very much enjoy teaching … Continue reading It’s Crime Time! 🙂
Bona fides not established
There's a bit of a flurry of writing happening at the moment. Mostly because I need this book finished in 8 weeks. Yesterday I went back over the 22 chapters so far and wrote backwards outlines. I was convinced I had no idea what was happening and who was doing what so it was time … Continue reading Bona fides not established
Just Older
Yes, that is a Bon Jovi song. I'll probably put it at the end so you can listen. 🙂 Today is my best friend's birthday. We've known each other longer than 40/45 years ... we have the sweatshirts it's a real thing. Just go with it. She is (and always has been) the sister I … Continue reading Just Older
Just sit with it …
Occasionally a story has a mind of its own. When that happens there is no point forcing the story onto the path you've chosen. Sometimes you just need to sit with it. Plant yourself in the mess and watch. Let it do what it wants. See what happens. You've got nothing to lose. Words are … Continue reading Just sit with it …
“I ain’t gonna be … in the crowd”
Any Bon Jovi fan knows, exactly what words are missing from today's blog title. 🙂 I am listening to Bon Jovi (imagine?) this morning, trying to find some energy for today. I need energy today for another long walk. That's six in a row. I am tired. Anyway, I did get some writing done this … Continue reading “I ain’t gonna be … in the crowd”
Promised Land
No secret that I love me some Elvis. Promised Land is way up there as one of my favourite songs that Elvis sang.Today was a really fun day. Always lovely to have a visit from Anne Barwell, one of our fabulous authors. Then, we had the filming for the Wellington Airport Regional Community Awards. Much … Continue reading Promised Land
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