I know I’ve just had a ‘big’ birthday. That now when I tick an age range on a form it is the 50+ bracket. That when I have to give my date of birth I need to scroll down forever before I find my year. In common with most people my age though, I don’t …
It’s week two on my edits for Search for Truth and I’ve finished going through the manuscript once, making all the major changes. I’ve added, shuffled and deleted bits. Now it’s time to check that I’ve added, shuffled and deleted the right bits. One thing I’ve been conscious of changing quite a lot is the word …
I received my editorial report for Search for Truth last Friday, and started editing on Monday. It’s the fourth time I’ve worked with an editor, and the second I’ve worked with this lovely editor, so the process isn’t new. And I love it. It’s wonderful to see suggestions on how the book can be improved, …
I have recently signed a contract with my publisher (Choc Lit) for what will be my third book with them, my fourth altogether. It wasn’t the heart thump excitement of the first contract, but it was a long way from routine. I’m not sure when, if ever, I’ll feel like a ‘proper’ writer. Is it …
We were lucky enough to be by the sea on the best day we’ve had in the UK so far this year. As I took in the glorious blue sky and the bright sun, I smiled to myself. A perfect day for a walk. But apparently not everyone feels that way. More specifically, teenage boys …
What I learnt this week: not everyone enjoys walking Read More »