Nau mai, haere mai.Welcome.So, some of you know I've been battling Amazon to get a proof copy, actually it's two proofs of two different titles. I did win but the cost to my sanity was high. It's starting to feel like they discriminate against New Zealanders. Uh huh. Not kidding. If they didn't then they … Continue reading Anywho, that’s done.
Kiwi story
Am I teaching this month?
Only time will tell. I very much hope I am because I LOVE LOVE teaching crime writing. It's right up there as one of my favourite things. And that reminds me I want to go through my text book (because I made myself one so I didn't have to carry bundles of notes), and tweak … Continue reading Am I teaching this month?
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 …
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:
Sometimes it gets to me:
Bit of a rant because I feel like I'm being stomped over and it is not pleasant.It would be nice to end the year with sales!I've given away more books than I've sold in the last few months. That's not sustainable in any shape or form. I think next year will be a year of … Continue reading Sometimes it gets to me:
Edits = author fun
Traditionally I turn edits around quickly and this time is no exception. My lovely editor sent the first round of edits yesterday arvo (Boxing Day). I didn't even mean to get stuck in, I was just having a look. A marked-up document is irresistible to me. They're done. That's how I operate. It's been a … Continue reading Edits = author fun
I learnt something …
So this week, I learnt something about myself that I didn't know (or didn't realise I knew?) but explains so much. When I read I don't see words I see images, we all knew that. I can see the words if I want to but that means I read each one and they don't create … Continue reading I learnt something …
Get it together.
Sometimes I need a reminder to get it together and get on with whatever I'm doing. Sometimes the freaking season needs a reminder to get it together. It's pretty annoying when you get a southerly storm come through in December. It's supposed to be summer. This doesn't bode well for the long hot summer we … Continue reading Get it together.
12/12
Hi! How is everyone?Yesterday the winners for the birthday month giveaway were chosen (reduced to numbers and picked randomly by my fab bestie/sister). Winners were notified. Later today I'll pack the goodies up ready for posting at some stage this week. Thank you all for playing. 🙂 In other news: [Xray Mike Alpha Lima] goes … Continue reading 12/12
Nov 25
It's a month until Christmas. I think I might be almost ready for Christmas. Almost. Maybe. Let's not dwell on it. This week I've been writing. I decided to get stuck into the second novella about the sisters. Yesterday while I was enjoying the process I realised that I actually need a name for the … Continue reading Nov 25
Cat Connor 