This year is a significant year for most of my closest friends and My Knight. It is also the Year of the Tiger (we're all tigers) but that's not the thing we're all celebrating this year. It's got me thinking about where I saw myself and where I am. Because at some point over the … Continue reading That’s how strong my love is.
Crime writer life
Born this way.
Today is a home day. I got halfway to the bookshop but felt like shit so I turned around and walked home. What I thought was hayfever might not be. We'll see.Something cool happened last night. Bestie sent a photo of her partner wearing a Vaporbyte (purple) shirt, and she has one too! So now … Continue reading Born this way.
Writing is like breathing.
Some day's it's like breathing fire other days you have lungs full of water. Then there is the magic. Words flow, characters come alive, scenes pop off the screen and you've created life. Those days keep the other days from burning your lungs or drowning you. I think the things that really keep me moving … Continue reading Writing is like breathing.
The BS neighbours
How was your Tuesday? This is how mine was:Home sick.Not-Neighbours bullshit kicked off about 9am.And carried on with even more losers turning up during the morning. Of course, Bog Mouth doesn't want to argue but argues constantly with Stupid Ben. She also low-key accused Stupid Ben of making the child sick because "she wasn't sick … Continue reading The BS neighbours
Road to nowhere.
Another week zapped by and here we are looking at another Saturday. I was supposed to be teaching crime writing today. It should've been the first lesson. But, Omicron has fucked that. About 40 classes were cancelled for Omicron related reasons. 😦 I get it though. To be honest with the muppet protest in the … Continue reading Road to nowhere.
[Leave a message]
Still playing around with potential blurbs.Ronnie’s speciality is finding people.Crockett’s skill is problem-solving.Ben’s strength is in gathering intelligence.All three are drawn into a potential crisis by a single word message. Exodus. It takes them off the grid and drops them into a situation involving a missing intelligence officer and a sudden death. The circumstances surrounding … Continue reading [Leave a message]
January is over.
Can't say January was particularly good so I'm hoping Feb will be an improvement. Although, I did finish [Leave a message] in Jan so it wasn't all shit. We're still in the middle of neighbour hell or a war zone. Every day it feels more and more like a war zone. We're waiting for the … Continue reading January is over.
I’ll Be Waiting
It's Tuesday. New Zealand went to RED at midnight on Sunday night. We cancelled our "Inside Quote Marks" event yesterday. Our authors are wonderfully supportive and kind, and all understand that this is how it has to be. I don't think I ever believed we would be able to run this event. I'm not overly … Continue reading I’ll Be Waiting
Writing music:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3sqb97qAXnHh1yZNYN7Z1d?si=97aafb9b517a4629 Welcome to Friday.This week was a big week for my brain. It's been a bit migrainy which is unusual these days - because I'm taking meds to prevent migraines, but, the thing with that is, it doesn't stop them completely. Nothing does. That would take magic. (When volcanoes erupt and other things interfere with … Continue reading Writing music:
One step closer.
Today started rough. Last night was a disaster, I got bugger all sleep. That doesn't not make for a fun day, I can assure you. AND THEN ... I took the wrong glasses with me to work. The lighting in the bookshop fucks my migraine brain big time, there is only so much prevention medication … Continue reading One step closer.
Cat Connor 