Kia ora, Come on in and get comfy. You’re probably going to need a cuppa or maybe a beer, depending on the time of day. You do you, no judgement here.Let me introduce you to Bruce Melrose. He’s a friend of mine and an all around good egg. What makes you tick, Bruce?I’m a typical … Continue reading Author Interrogation: Bruce Melrose
New Zealand authors
Remember the post about WHY?
I'm sure you do, it was recently? I don't know, I thought it was. Anywho, knowing your why and knowing your characters why is incredibly helpful and important to the writing process. It's all about staying curious. When you stop asking questions the story will die. Why isn't the only question but it is the … Continue reading Remember the post about WHY?
The thing I miss the most …
Sounds ominous really, doesn't it? The thing I miss the most from the bookshop years - getting to talk to many many authors. Yep. That's what I miss. Talking to authors. Discussing how we work, why we work that way, what's coming up. All the things. Especially having a good laugh (usually about something shitty … Continue reading The thing I miss the most …
We’re doing a thing!
Excuse me a moment, just quickly, before you run off ... we're doing a thing. From Wednesday August 28th there will be scheduled 'Author Interrogations' every Wednesday and Saturday.What fun! You get to meet and interact with a whole lot of really great writers, some of them I've known for years but some are new … Continue reading We’re doing a thing!
There’s another weekend coming …
As long as that keeps happening, all is not lost. 🙂 I might get some writing in, I definitely will not be making lofty writing plans. Why would I? Really? I know this book is moving steadily. I know I'm on track for a June/July launch next year. As long as I keep going, it'll … Continue reading There’s another weekend coming …
You ain’t seen nothing yet.
I had a plan this weekend. It was an ambitious plan but I think it had potential. What my plan didn't take into account was just how cunning my mind is when it's not on board with the plan! Instead of dragging [Indigo Romeo Lima] over the imaginary finish line like I had planned, I … Continue reading You ain’t seen nothing yet.
What day is it?
Sometimes you need to know the day of the week or time of day. When you're writing a novel continuity is everything. You can't have a character cracking on about the moonless night while also dribbling about the brightness of the sun. You can, but, not all at once. Take a break, let your characters … Continue reading What day is it?
All mouth, No trousers.
I'm writing. [Indigo Romeo Lima] is moving along. I'm enjoying it, mostly. Why mostly? Because first-drafts are HARD. I'm not building on anything, I'm creating the foundations and the framing and cladding some of the walls. Some walls will be left in building paper while I write the rest and hope it all comes together! … Continue reading All mouth, No trousers.
Of course!
Seriously, don't know why it didn't immediately occur to me that someone was asking about Databyte when they asked about 'my book'. 🙂 Maybe because it was foremost in my mind in 2014 when it launched? Currently I'm writing the sixth book in a entirely different series set in the same universe (and it annoys … Continue reading Of course!
Digital marketers/vacuum cleaner sales people.
I didn't expect to get such a hilariously AI response from my questions to this mornings marketer. They're too good to keep to myself. FYI this is a cut and paste from my Page. My questions and any comments I make will appear in red.So, for your entertainment here we go: Read the first two … Continue reading Digital marketers/vacuum cleaner sales people.
Cat Connor 