How to start writing after a break. Part 1 If we take time to build a writing habit, the story becomes ingrained in our minds . For example I wake up in the night sometimes thinking about my work in progress. When I’m out for walk I find plot solutions or resolutions for places whereContinue reading “Diary of a writer”
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It’s a whole new world in the book business.
Over the past few weeks I have been busy making hardback and audio versions of all my books. I began with Attack in the Attic, and I must admit it gave me a rush to see my creation as an audio book. As for the hardback, I ordered a copy for my book shelf theContinue reading “It’s a whole new world in the book business.”
Out and about again (At last)
In my last blog, Diary of a Writer, I talked about the benefits of writing every day and building up a routine and said that I don’t always do that because life sometimes gets in the way. Looking back, it seems that those words were prophetic. A few days later I was given the dateContinue reading “Out and about again (At last)”
Festival of celtic pork.
On Saturday we went to the Fiesta de Porca Celta with our neighbours. Porca Celta is a local rare breed of pig. The Celtic Pig was prevalent in Galicia before the Franco era and almost died out, but is now being bred commercially again by a group of enthusiasts. The oak forests around Sarria areContinue reading “Festival of celtic pork.”
New year resolutions Part 4
At last I have reached the final five resolutions. The nice thing about this time of year is that everything represents potential. We know that spring is coming and the days are getting longer, but we don’t see it yet. Instead, we look hopefully for the first buds. We peer at the sky in theContinue reading “New year resolutions Part 4”
New year resolutions part 3
Here are the next five resolutions. The most interesting are the tongue-in-cheek ones. Turning those into something possible and practical has been inspiring and I am looking forward to my writing year. 1) Invent a completely new crime genre. Create a new sub-genre of crime fiction that becomes an instant sensation (Tongue in cheek).Crime isContinue reading “New year resolutions part 3”
New Year resolutions Part 1
This year I had no plans to make any resolutions, but several things have altered my perspective. My health has taken a nosedive yet again, so I will take whatever steps possible to improve things involving boring tasks such as losing weight and increasing physical activity. However, some issues needed medical attention, so changes willContinue reading “New Year resolutions Part 1”
Stealth Desk 2
Where am I? I’m still close to home, although I plan to get much braver and travel further in the future. I’m lucky in that there are so many beautiful spots to settle within a five-minute walk of my house.I’m being more stealthy than last time, as I’m sitting in a neighbour’s field. I haveContinue reading “Stealth Desk 2”
Stealth desk
Where did I go? Today was a trial run, so I stayed close to home in a small piece of woodland on our property. There is no need to be stealthy here, but folks are so friendly that if the neighbours see me, they will come over for a chat. The whole point is havingContinue reading “Stealth desk”
Misty Mornings
Summer days at Casa Batan almost always begin with shrouds of mist. Misty mornings that come before the heat of the day takes hold are one of the privileges of living here. It covers over mountain topsand hides the rolling hills.And winds its way up riversdimming swirls and rills It dances through the forestwith theContinue reading “Misty Mornings”
Abigail Thorne 