The Smashwords storewide end of year sale started today. So, Merry whatever and whatnot from us ... it's the perfect opportunity to fill those new eReaders with some amaze-balls books and best of all, they're heavily reduced.Want links?One moment caller ... Let's start with the three Byte Boxed Sets: Three books PLUS a (rather long) … Continue reading Merry Whatever and Whatnot
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As if by magic …
It's Christmas Eve! How on earth it happened so fast, I do not know, but here we are!I've got around 40k to write in the next week, so, that'll keep me pretty busy - will I make it? Probably not but I'll try. I really want to be able to move on to new challenges … Continue reading As if by magic …
Friday Dec 20
Friday was a surprising day - first I managed to write 3000 words while manning the bookshop despite constant interruptions and they were not of the sale variety - good effort there. Then, Charlie messaged me about lunch. Marvelous! So it was out to lunch with Pip, Charlie, and Mrs Harris (somethings just stick). Jolly … Continue reading Friday Dec 20
And it all changed …
Welcome to the weekend. I knew this was going to be a writing weekend - because yesterday morning as I read the last chapter I wrote (a few days ago), I could hear Ellie. I heard the exasperation. I'd gone off script. She was not happy. It happens sometimes and I always fix it because, … Continue reading And it all changed …
Ten things about this week …
It's my birthday on Dec 12. I will be spending it alone because everyone is always busy in December and because My Knight isn't here this year. AND I HATE IT. So there's that. 😦 It's also Ellie's birthday on Dec 12. Surprised? You shouldn't be, I did that on purpose so I didn't have … Continue reading Ten things about this week …
Birthday Week Musings
This time last year my tenth book (Qubyte) was about to launch. A month ago today my eleventh book (Cryptobyte) launched.Could try harder could be my catch phrase.Although I do try hard, I’m just not getting anywhere. That’s frustrating, really frustrating. There is only so much I can do on my own and I reached … Continue reading Birthday Week Musings
November: The Big Thrill
Readers, Exciting news. There is an interview with me about Cryptobyte in the Nov issue of The Big Thrill! [Click on the word Cryptobyte above to read the interview.] In other news ... the launch is less than a week away, and it's very exciting. Of course, since returning home from Perth I've broken two … Continue reading November: The Big Thrill
Dear Readers,
Seemed like a good title for a blog post ... not sure if it works but hey, you be the judge. Since I've been away taking very good care of #MyKnight while he recovers from a hip replacement, I've actually done a few things. I know, I was surprised too. For starters, ALL the Byte … Continue reading Dear Readers,
The learning curve
This morning I was thinking about all the changes in the last 8 months. Some are good and definitely for the better, some sparked a steep learning curve, and the last one was an expensive lesson. Didn't need that. At all. Without going into detail: Lesson learnt and sometimes (professionally) change isn't a good thing. … Continue reading The learning curve
Drinking coffee with Jimmy Buffet …
Obviously not in person, but I'm drinking my coffee and listening to Jimmy Buffet on YouTube - so that's close, right? Don't have much time for mucking around this morning. Got a rep rugby game to watch at 9. Grandson 2 is playing. Last time our surname was in an Upper Hutt rep team it … Continue reading Drinking coffee with Jimmy Buffet …
Cat Connor 