This morning the large camellia tree outside my bedroom window has a tui in it. That means the first flowers have opened. The tui love the camellia flowers. I thought I heard a tui yesterday and thought the flowers would open soon. The next birds to visit the camellia will be the korimako. Korimako are … Continue reading The first flower
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Hi, how are you?
My crime writing class is over for the term. It was much fun. Really great interactive group of soon-to-be crime writers. 🙂 Very much enjoyed sharing what I know about the subject. I always do like teaching crime writing but this last time felt different.Anywho, that's done for now. I very much hope they all … Continue reading Hi, how are you?
Where could it be?
This Saturday I'll be talking about plotting, murder boards, and beat sheets ... do you think I can find my post-it flagged copy of Snakebyte? No, I cannot. Did this exact thing happen last time?Yes, readers, yes it did. And my solution to make life easier for next time was ...?I thought, I honestly did, … Continue reading Where could it be?
The life blood of Ellie Conway.
Best FBI thriller series with female lead ... meet SSA Ellie Conway.
It’s NEXT WEEK!
I'm not just excited about the official launch at the library next Friday. I am excited to see everyone who comes along. My forever best friend is coming up from CHCH. (We just had a week together, or near enough.) Other bestie is coming over from Foxton and yet another wonderful friend from school is … Continue reading It’s NEXT WEEK!
Hi Ho Silver Lining.
You know that thing when someone's behaviour tweaks your gut? You give them the benefit of the doubt thinking maybe it's an off day. Fairs fair, we all have them. Then you realise it wasn't a bad day, it was every time you saw them. What I do is to sit with it. Happened to … Continue reading Hi Ho Silver Lining.
It’s been a week
This time last Monday I was waking up from anaesthesia with a big bandage around my arm. I still have the big bandage around my arm and I'm still unable to use my right arm effectively for pretty well anything. It's still annoying.And I'm still bored.But I am binge watching The Americans and I am … Continue reading It’s been a week
A very special giveaway.
If you're in New Zealand and on FaceBook or Instagram and follow me (or are about to follow me) then you can enter a fun giveaway that ends on May 10th. Here's the link to my Facebook: Cat Connor and here's the Instagram link: Cat Connor Author The guts?I have ONE proof copy of [Whiskey … Continue reading A very special giveaway.
The thing with being an author …
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 …
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
Cat Connor 