It's a New Year and a new decade. I wonder what the twenties will bring? I've been a published author for a decade and one year, because my first novel was published in 2009. In that time, I've had 12 novels, a couple of novellas, a LOT of short stories (an actual shit-ton), a book … Continue reading And just like that …
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Merry Whatever and Whatnot
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
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 …
Friday the 13th
A massive thank you to all the wonderful people who remembered my birthday yesterday (and today for those in the other half of the world). Facebook and Linkedin do a great job of reminding us all! haha Last night was the last full moon of the decade. We did a bit of witchy stuff. Cleansed … Continue reading Friday the 13th
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
Total hip replacement
Welcome to a random post about our life right now! This morning I was supervising exercises ... looked painful and there are a lot of exercises to do.But then if you think about it - it's going to be painful. When you have a bone cut off and a metal shaft jammed down your femur … Continue reading Total hip replacement
Do I like you?
Welcome to 'things I think about on my way to work' Wednesday. There's a chance I do like you. A very good chance. About the only time the answer will be an outright no, is if you are a digital pirate. If you are, you can fuck right off and get your sticky little fingers … Continue reading Do I like you?