To be honest it's a pretty fucking cool thing to be but there's a lot to it. Like anything. It's not as simple as writing a story. (Good on you if you actually think writing is easy or ever simple.)You have to write, be published, and be on all the *social media, and constantly be … Continue reading The thing with being an author …
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Meri Kirihimete
This is probably my last blog post for the year (unless I find time to sneak one in on Christmas Day). I wish you and yours a happy and safe holiday season. It's been wonderful connecting with you. Last minute gift idea for the budding crime writer in your life ... In Feb 2023 an … Continue reading Meri Kirihimete
Days like this …
It's a stormy weekend. BUT, it was the first time I didn't know a storm was coming. Usually, my brain loses the plot and a migraine hits about the same time as a thunderstorm. Not this time. Makes me think the neurologist was right about increasing my meds. Awesome. :)This weekend I heard back from … Continue reading Days like this …
It’s Crime Time! :)
Course: Crime Writing - An Introduction 6 weeks, Sat 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM Start Date: 29 October This is a fun course. This year there is homework but I promise that's also fun! 🙂 Pop through this link and sign up. Trust me. You don't want to miss out. I very much enjoy teaching … Continue reading It’s Crime Time! 🙂
Just sit with it …
Occasionally a story has a mind of its own. When that happens there is no point forcing the story onto the path you've chosen. Sometimes you just need to sit with it. Plant yourself in the mess and watch. Let it do what it wants. See what happens. You've got nothing to lose. Words are … Continue reading Just sit with it …
The struggle is real …
Sometimes the struggle to carve out writing time is painfully difficult. Kinda where I am at the moment. I know I need to finish [Whiskey Tango Foxtrot] and I really like the story, it's great fun to write. I just can't seem to force my backside into a chair and get it done. It's so … Continue reading The struggle is real …
Welcome to my world
Won't you come on in. Hmm. I was typing and half the screen slid sideways. I suspect my website is having a moment! Definitely seems that way. Oh well, never mind, how sad. Today was all about the alphabet until I got tired of it. If you've ever put books, already on a shelf, in … Continue reading Welcome to my world
We are here again …
Hello, my Lovelies,Hope you're all doing well. I've been doing the usual amount of reading (it's a nightly thing with me) and sadly, I've come across some absolute shockers.Let's lead with something good though, shall we? Paul Pilkington and his DCI Paul Cullen Mystery Series. Very much enjoyed them. Yes, I did. And you might … Continue reading We are here again …
Changes to the Crime Writing Course
There are some changes, well, one change.Due to health reasons, the course MUST be during the week and not at a weekend. (I need 3 days to recover from walking to and from the bookshop for four days in a row.) So, the course will be on a FRIDAY morning starting at 10:30AM and finishing … Continue reading Changes to the Crime Writing Course
Blinded by Rainbows
It's been pouring with rain all day here. The type of rain that floods the yard and street. The kind of rain that saturates shoes within minutes. I didn't even get to the bus stop with dry feet. So that was it for me. I refuse to spend the day with wet cold feet. That … Continue reading Blinded by Rainbows
Cat Connor 