Guess what day it is today? Yes, my birthday! And also – brace yourselves because I’m going to tell you how old I am – the last year of my thirties. Which is sad! I have loved the thirties – not the beginning bits because some crappy things happened then – but the last five … Continue reading “Happy Birthday To Me”
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News – Revisions R Us!
I had an email from Anna today! No, not a sale but I’m pretty sure I’m going to be asked to do a second round of revisions!! Why am I not sure? Well, the email was kind of an apology because she mistakenly sent me my ms when it should have gone to a colleague … Continue reading “News – Revisions R Us!”
Desperately Seeking a Title
I need a title. My Feel the Heat entry has been completely and utterly rewritten and now needs to be called something. Kate’n’Alex sounds like the title of a sitcom and although I could stick with Chasing Kate – which was the title I used for FTH – I’m not sure if it fits with … Continue reading “Desperately Seeking a Title”
WIPS and Agents
I suppose everyone has seen my word counters on the side of the blog and has noticed that yes, they all stand at 100%. It’s true, I have finished all three of my WIPs. Now I truly, truly don’t mean to be smug. It’s just that I am very lucky in that this is my … Continue reading “WIPS and Agents”
Cliches and How to Avoid Them
Lorraine has been discussing conflict and cliche on her blog after an interesting editorial post on the Mills and Boon UK site. It’s all about how conflicts can become cliches if they are used to create a character. Thought I might put in my two cents worth as it’s something that the editors have pointed … Continue reading “Cliches and How to Avoid Them”
Life Imitates Art
I blame my heroine. In my current WIP my heroine decides that she needs a helicopter ride to overcome her fear of flying. So off I go like an obediant little author and write her the scene she wants. Next day, my brother-in-law who is training to be a helicopter pilot rings me up to … Continue reading “Life Imitates Art”
Some Perspectives
I’m feeling sick and grumpy today. Got a vile cold and aren’t fit company for man or beast. Anyway, thought I needed a bit of perspective on – yup, you guessed it – waiting. Here’s a quick list for you: 1. Penelope waited 20 years for Odysseus to return.2. Pharaoh Kufu waited 20 years for … Continue reading “Some Perspectives”
The Heroine Wore A Housecoat
Okay, so last post I complained about the clothing dilemma in terms of the hero. And I also wondered just what on earth a housecoat was. Thanks to Lorraine and Joanne(who has posted a lovely You Tube clip of Hilda Ogden on her blog), I now know! Yes, it is – as I feared – … Continue reading “The Heroine Wore A Housecoat”
The Hero Wore Pink Trousers
I’ve been working on my WIP today and ran into the clothing dilemma. What, you say? Clothing dilemma? Yes, indeed. The clothing dilemma frequently happens to me when I’m describing what my characters are wearing and an incredibly cool, styley outfit ends up sounding like something an old man/woman would wear. For example, I saw … Continue reading “The Hero Wore Pink Trousers”
The Hero Wore Pink Trousers
I’ve been working on my WIP today and ran into the clothing dilemma. What, you say? The clothing dilemma? Yes, indeed. The clothing dilemma frequently happens to me when I am describing what my characters are wearing and an incredibly cool, styley outfit ends up sounding like something an old man/woman would wear. For example, … Continue reading “The Hero Wore Pink Trousers”