I am a published author! Well, it’s on e books at the moment, the paperback version is coming out on 23rd Jan. The publishers emphasised this was a soft launch so I didn’t really get too excited but then everyone around me started to make a fuss and I suddenly thought: “No, this is a... Continue Reading →
Why does last week seem like another era from a different universe? I think we all feel we've gone through a time warp and, just to let you know, Captain Kirk, I'd like to go back now. Now, is that strictly true? I'm guiltily aware that we are very lucky to live where we are... Continue Reading →
We're all doomed! Apparently. Oh help, so what do we do? We're supposed to be going on holiday at the weekend to Cyprus and although I'm packing, I'm not sure we should be going and the Whatsapps are coming in thick and fast from our daughters as to why their very elderly parents shouldn't be... Continue Reading →
I sent off what I hope are the final re-writes of novel #2, Bobby's War yesterday, so what do I do now? Novel #1 is published but for the past seven years, I've always had that 'homework' sword of Damocles hanging over me. Now, there's just a blank screen. I feel bereft! It was such... Continue Reading →
Oh, I can't tell you how I've always longed to say that and this year, I think I can finally say it. Apparently, the e book of 'Lily's War' has been selling really well and I've certainly been thrilled by the reviews so I can honestly say, yes, I have some readers! It was the... Continue Reading →
OK, I'm exhausted! I deleted my life-long career website last week and finally accepted I am a proper, ahem, author and since then, every superior comment I've made about people spending far too long on their phones has come back to bite me! I'm now so 'down with the kids'- and news-obsessed husbands- constantly scrolling... Continue Reading →
That's it, then, I've left my old life behind and I'm being let loose on a new one. Apparently, I have to stop being in shock at 1.writing a novel 2. getting an agent 3. being published. The quote was " You have to start owning it, Mum." ( You knew it was a daughter,... Continue Reading →
Do you remember that feeling when you'd done your exam and you were waiting for your results? Well, I've just sent off book 2, hopefully to be called 'Bobby's War' ( following 'Lily's War' ..see what I did there? Talk about creating your own brand) to my lovely agent and I'm now waiting to see... Continue Reading →
So this week, I'm doing two panels in my new official role as an author apparent. I'm not sure I'm ready for this. I mean I don't get published for another nine months so I feel a bit of a fraud really, but at least I have nine months from now to convince people I'm... Continue Reading →
