January ended with a new family member. Doris has her kitten!We didn't think we'd be adding to the menagerie so soon but the opportunity arose and along came little Dallas. (Tortoiseshell Birman.) I expected a bit of pushback from Diesel and Patrick. I did not expect Diesel to start treating Dallas like she was his … Continue reading Here’s Dallas …
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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 …
Devil Gate Drive
In case anyone doesn't know the blog title, Devil Gate Drive is a Suzi Quatro song from the 70s. 1974 in fact. Moving right along.After a discussion with Doris yesterday regarding 'Life in the Leaves' (or whatever I eventually call the story) ... turns out she likes fantasy even though she repeatedly asked me to … Continue reading Devil Gate Drive
Coming to you from Mahau Sound.
I might have to shout as the internet isn't the happiest over here ... it's still copper wire. I'll probably need to shout.How is everyone? How was your New Year? Yes, I am interested. Go ahead and tell me. My current view is stunning and very familiar. It's the same view, always. I very much … Continue reading Coming to you from Mahau Sound.
Happy New Year: Here’s 2023
Kia Ora,Hope you all had a fab New Year's Eve and are ready for 2023.We had a lovely night involving sangria and champagne. Now it's 2023 and on we go. Not quite sure what we're going on with but no doubt that will become apparent at some point. Oddly, I don't have much to report. … Continue reading Happy New Year: Here’s 2023
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
Destination Anywhere:
You get points if you know the album and bonus points if you've seen the movie. 🙂 Yes, it's Jon Bon Jovi. I've loved this album since it was released. I don't know how many times I've seen the movie ... I own the DVD. I love it. Anywho, it felt like a good album … Continue reading Destination Anywhere:
It’s a crazy world out there …
Do you know what? Well, do ya?Do you know?Didn't think so ... shall I tell you? ...All right you twisted my arm. I missed the Secret Santa NZ sign-up. Second year in a row. Gutted. But then, the elves sorted it because in New Zealand we have fucking awesome elves. And it's on. We're all … Continue reading It’s a crazy world out there …
Tick or tock?
With Twitter going down the gurgler under Elon's control (or is it? I can't say I've noticed a change at all) ... authors and other people (because there are other people in the world - imagine?) are looking for other platforms. I've already mentioned I'm on Mastadon - I like it. NZ Mastadon is a … Continue reading Tick or tock?
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 …
Cat Connor 