29th November, 2017
So after such a low blog a few months ago, this one is quite different. I have been offered a publishing contract for my children’s book, Simon goes to Spain … Continue reading
Was Hemingway mindful?
Hello to fellow sufferers, I mean writers. It’s that time of the writing cycle – when you’ve completed your manuscript, sent if off to a myriad of publishers and agents … Continue reading
17th August, 2017
Hello to all those fellow suffers of the writing bug. As I plod along with my writing I am pleased to say I have started my second 80,000 word project … Continue reading
16th July, 2017
I just wanted to start by congratulating Emily Maguire for making the short list for Miles Franklin Award and good luck for next month when the winner is announced. I … Continue reading
13th July, 2017
The editing continues. I suppose 80,000 words does take a while to edit. I am currently on my third edit and starting to feel a little more comfortable with it. … Continue reading
29th April, 2017
It’s been three months and I’m pleased to say I am on the second edit of Living in London. However, I’m not saying it’s been easy. The first edit involved cutting 20,000 … Continue reading
29th January, 2017
Well the end of the holidays is nigh. It has been a productive month, one book completed, query letter written and edited as was the synopsis and all sent to … Continue reading
4th January, 2017
Happy New Year to all. I hope you had a great Christmas. How many of you made New Year’s resolutions? After checking on last year’s resolutions it was clear I … Continue reading
5th November, 2016
“When your story is ready for rewrite, cut it to the bone. Get rid of every ounce of excess fat. This is going to hurt; revising a story down to … Continue reading
Prologue
I open my eyes, realisation that I am still here. My stomach rumbles and I move my tongue in an attempt to moisten my mouth. It is dark, the room, … Continue reading
