So I’m at a packed supermarket and I’m trying to find a checkout that hasn’t got fifty million people queued up and not having much luck. I can’t use the 12 items or less checkout because I have more than 12 items and the self-serve checkout is a little bit new-fangled and freaky for me. … Continue reading “Supermarket Queues”
Category: NTAI
So You Think You Can Write? Or Does My Butt Look Big in This? (Plus Congrats!)
Who else is feeling like they can write? I should clarify, this is for those of us who are taking the SYTYCW trip and are expecting to hear back this week. Are you excited? Nervous? Couldn’t care less? NTAI? Personally I’m feeling like I can vomit. I actually thought I would be okay with this. … Continue reading “So You Think You Can Write? Or Does My Butt Look Big in This? (Plus Congrats!)”
Three Little Problems
Yep, have sent a chapter and synopsis to the ed. No, not the NV entry as yet. This is my soldier story (though I’m thinking of losing the soldier part since it only adds to his character and doesn’t directly relate to the story). I feel paranoid and sick about it naturally. The previous two … Continue reading “Three Little Problems”
Angry Birds
Okay so no, haven’t had any news since that email from the ed last week. And am feeling frustrated today. The progress of this story feels somewhat akin to Chinese Water Torture and I’m wondering whether in April, when they told me the story needed to be rewritten, I should have just accepted the story … Continue reading “Angry Birds”
The Terrified Optimist
I always thought I was a glass half empty kind of person. But just over the past couple of days, I’ve realised that in fact, I’m not. I’m not even a glass half full kind of person. I’m actually a glass overflowing with the sparkling Waters of Immortality kind of person. I am, deep down, … Continue reading “The Terrified Optimist”
Bad Romance
I know it’s a Lady Gaga song but hey, it’s just crying out to be used as a blog post title too. 😉 And hey, my writing is all crap at the moment so it’s a fitting title. Anyway, I’ve been slack on the blog front. Mainly due to the massive plunge into ‘why do … Continue reading “Bad Romance”
Demotivation
Not much happening here. Again. I’m extraordinarily demotivated today, hence the demotivator above. Still, I started a new story – bad me – ’cause I was thinking about the New Voices competition but the ed told me not to enter the last one so I’m wondering whether it’s the same deal this time round. Then … Continue reading “Demotivation”
The iPad and NTAI
I did a little post about NTAI and the iPad on the Sisters’ blog if you want to know about how I’m coping with my wait on the NES. And yes, still waiting. 🙂 www.sevensassysisters.com
I Am Not a Number – Or Collection of Character Traits!
Another slow news day in Jackie land. To NTAI, I’m concentrating on thinking about the iPad which is finally being released in NZ on Friday. And yes, I’m going to get one. I’m such a gadget girl, I can’t help myself. iPad wins over shoes any day in my book. Anyway, on the writing front, … Continue reading “I Am Not a Number – Or Collection of Character Traits!”
Don’t Call Me Baby
Well, feeling very jealous about all the conference stuff going on. What with RNA and then RWA, little ole NZ is feeling very far away from everything! Luckily next month there will be the RWAus Conference in Sydney, which I am attending for the first time. Be so cool to see my CPs Rach and … Continue reading “Don’t Call Me Baby”