There was a big shift this week. Doris and I moved into our new house. And it occurred to me that people don't saying 'shifting house' much these day. They move. Kiwi's mostly shifted back in the day. I think I like shifting better. Moving sounds like you've picked the house up and popped it … Continue reading The big shift.
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What were the odds …
When Romeo left us to run free across the rainbow bridge, I said no more dogs. He was one in a million. I didn't want to go through the pain of loss again. Then a thing happened which I call The Troubles. Police suggested getting a big dog because even though they can usually get … Continue reading What were the odds …
This will never do.
Yesterday I got through a bunch of edits and suggestions from Margot Kinberg (my much trusted friend). [Foxtrot Foxtrot Sierra] is all the better for it. One of the changes was allowing Nana her voice. Every now and then there are third POV chapters in this series, usually when I don't want to share too … Continue reading This will never do.
2024 is almost done.
I don't think it was an all round bad year. It was an interesting year - just not always in the best way. Pain Management Clinic was wonderful. After it ended a few really hard things happened so I think going back to Pain Management might be good idea. We had a couple of big … Continue reading 2024 is almost done.
Merry Christmas and Happy Whatever!
May your day be joyful no matter how you spend it. Remember to be grateful to all the carpenters (not just the most celebrated one), without them you wouldn't have a roof over your head. Drawn from Cards is a Christmas story - get in there!
Drawn from Cards – Launch Day
Kia ora, Today is launch day for the final instalment of Fates Entwined: The Spellbound Bookshop Trilogy.This year we launched two of the stories. (Last year, one.)Now you can read all three. Violet's story is 'Written in Leaves'Poppy's story is 'Scattered on Cloth'Lily's story is 'Drawn from Cards'.Fates Entwined: The Spellbound Bookshop Trilogy by Cat … Continue reading Drawn from Cards – Launch Day
Welcome home!
I'm back from Tauranga and family time with my oldest daughter. It was my first time in Tauranga and suffice to say I was underwhelmed by the hill they call Mount Maunganui. Seriously, The Mount? Yes, there are pretty beaches though.Anywho, was good to be with Bex and her family. Now I'm home and it's … Continue reading Welcome home!
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.
Red Red Wine
Some days you just aren't equipped for the news that lands on you. I'm finding it challenging and I'm old (not older than dirt mind, but I'm not 21). On Saturday evening we got some news that was shocking, surprising, and horrendous. Yeah, that kind of news. It has layers. Meanwhile, the rest of the … Continue reading Red Red Wine
Here’s the thing:
Things need to fall into place this year without nonsense.1. [Indigo Romeo Lima] is underway. 2. The launch plan for [Foxtrot Mike Lima] is looking good. I've got the merch already so yay! Thank you 2023 me for getting your shit together. This year is a bit trickier than last so I have to be … Continue reading Here’s the thing:
Cat Connor 