Not so long ago, I decided to revamp my teaching text. And I quickly realised I'd left things out that needed to be in. Oops. It's not the end of the world. Most of the missing information became class notes and handouts. Easy peasy. I spent some time over the weekend and all Monday morning … Continue reading There’s notes and more notes!
Life advice
Fuck you and the horse you rode in on.
It's been a trying few weeks.It's tried my patience.It's tried my commitment to coffee and tequila.It's tried my ability to speak without swearing.It's tried my sense of security.It's tried my will to get things done.It's 100% tried to stop my brain working so I can write.It's just fucking trying. But yay, I can put all … Continue reading Fuck you and the horse you rode in on.
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.
Interrogation file: Margot Kinberg
First up, tell us a bit about yourself.I’m a crime writer and academic. I’m also a proud wife, mother, and grandmother. Although I live in California, I grew up on the US East Coast, so my books are set there. Favourite genre/s to read or write?Most definitely crime fiction. I’ve been reading in the genre … Continue reading Interrogation file: Margot Kinberg
Don’t take it for granted.
What is it? I hear you ask. It is, anything and everything, or nothing. That depends on you. The youngest child suggested an idea for a novella today. (Yes, the youngest child is the one who suggested the Fates Entwined novellas, if you recall she hasn't read those yet. Mostly because ME/CFS renders words to … Continue reading Don’t take it for granted.
Ignore my browsing history.
I must admit my browsing history isn't what it used to be, for several reasons. The first is I use a VPN and The Onion if I need to access information that is a little bit dodge, and I've been doing that for a long time. The other reason - I have more people I … Continue reading Ignore my browsing history.
I see the want in your blue eyes
Yes, that's from Lobo's 'I'd love you to want me'. If you've been here a while then you know it's a very special song for me and my Knight. We have a countdown and it is a long one but it is getting shorter every day, as they do. 🙂 in other news, I'm writing. … Continue reading I see the want in your blue eyes
Author Interrogations: Stephen Johnson
Kia ora,Welcome to a new interrogation! Get comfortable and settle in … got a cuppa? Who are you?I’m Stephen Johnson, an Australian who has lived in Auckland for 35 years. My fiction journey started at 61 when I fled a media career to drive a motorhome around Europe for seven months. I wanted to escape work. … Continue reading Author Interrogations: Stephen Johnson
Author Interrogation: WG Walters
Hello! This morning we have another interrogation! Get a cuppa and come and meet our author of the day. What makes you tick? I started writing at age seven when I wrote a one-page mystery based on our neighbors getting robbed. I wouldn't stop despite my dad getting upset and knew when I was thirteen … Continue reading Author Interrogation: WG Walters
Author Interrogations: Kelly Young
Kia ora,Come in, sit down.Did you get a coffee or some sort of beverage? You’ve got time. Go make one now then come back. This author is a new author to me so we’re learning together today.Let’s get into those questions! Who are you?My name is Kelly Young, and I write under that name because as … Continue reading Author Interrogations: Kelly Young
Cat Connor 