Listen up (or read carefully) … this years birthday month is upon us and you know what that means, right?That’s right, a birthday month giveaway! 1. This year there are two prize packs up for grabs for New Zealand residents.2. For overseas winners there will be two download codes for the first Veronica Tracey Spy/PI … Continue reading Birthday Month Giveaway 2023
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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
Bite my head off.
Thank The Rolling Stones for today's title.I really like that song. In fact, I am enjoying 'Hackney Diamonds'. I did have reservations but I'm pleased I hopped into Apple Music and bought it the other week. I'll put the album in via Spotify at the end of this post. I opened the "Scattered on Cloth" … Continue reading Bite my head off.
December is coming …
December is our house is crazy busy. We have birthdays to get through before Christmas and then after Christmas. 🙂 One of those birthdays is a significant one for Doris. She'll be 18. She told me what she wanted for her birthday months ago. She wants me, her Auntie Chrissy, and our friend Robbie, to … Continue reading December is coming …
Christchurch.
Hello there!I've not been on social media much since Thursday evening nor have I been here. We caught the 2am ferry on Friday and now we're in Christchurch. Such fun. Besties together again, is ALWAYS fun.1. [Foxtrot Mike Tango] is still with my editor. I've had one text to say she was intrigued. 2. I … Continue reading Christchurch.
Exercise Putty
It's strange stuff but kinda fun to play with. Surprisingly difficult to squeeze today so that's interesting. Yesterday it was easier. The putty I'm using is the second strength. How they make them different strengths, I don't know! It's made from silicone. Sort of reminds me of slime but it's not slimy so maybe more … Continue reading Exercise Putty
Everything is hairy
All the animals are shedding like it's their job. The joy of spring time, I guess. Today was a planting day. Six tomato plants and two giant pumpkins. The pumpkins are named Peter and Petra. I may or may not name the tomatoes. We also planted mint. (When I say 'we' it was Geoff. I … Continue reading Everything is hairy
Friday 13th
Always been a bit of a special day. Good day to do all sorts of things. Especially if you're a bit Wiccan. Anywho, that's not how I spent my day. I spent it elbow deep in [Foxtrot Mike Lima] and I very much enjoyed it. Turns out my first draft isn't a shitty abomination at … Continue reading Friday 13th
It’s over rover …
But it's not really over it's just beginning. The initial writing stage is over. Hopefully [Foxtrot Mike Lima] now has 97k worth of bones and sinew and is ready for a little bit of muscle. As much as I want to dive in and start reading this weekend, I am not going to. I am … Continue reading It’s over rover …
Nearly there!
Yep, [Foxtrot Mike Lima] is closing in on the finish line. Looks like a finished first draft is going to be this week not the end of October at all. Definitely coming in well before my original thoughts of late November. Joyful! I am very much enjoying writing this book.I have said that for every … Continue reading Nearly there!
Cat Connor 