That satisfied feeling.

by | Apr 2, 2011 | 4 comments

Got up at the crack of dawn today. The guys installing the solar panels are all “morning people”. They told us they left home around 6.30am to get here, and they actually seemed cheerful about it. Morning people are an alien species to me. However, forced...

Advice for new players…

by | Mar 26, 2011 | 6 comments

When I first started this writing lark I was given some great advice that, out of the goodness of my heart, I’m going to share with you today. There are two key elements, which will save you time, money and angst. What is more, I think you’ll find the...

The agent said…

by | Mar 19, 2011 | 6 comments

I finally heard from the agent. There was good news and bad news. First the bad news. She said, ‘No.’ I felt the bottom of my stomach drop down to somewhere south of my knees. I had a little argument with her email (but! but! but!). I sulked. I shed a few...

When oceans roar.

by | Mar 12, 2011 | 1 comment

I was going to begin a series on “How to improve your writing”. (Subtitle: things that bug the heck out of me when I’m editing/reviewing.) But then I watched the news last night. I saw that tsunami racing across the Japanese landscape, full of mud,...

Death by supermarket

by | Mar 5, 2011 | 10 comments

Borders bookstore chain is wobbling on the brink of oblivion and considering the forces against it, I don’t think it’ll be long before it plummets over the edge. Voices lift above the muttering of the crowd: ‘They charged too much. Why pay $25.95 for...