Sorry its been a few days since I posted! I have been working, which is part of the problem; difficult to fit in working, life, jobs in the house and garden and writing a book – its a tall order! when the sunshine turns up it would be rude not to enjoy it.
So, so far, in a galaxy far far away… sorry got carried away then! Last week I kinda felt that I had told the story I wanted to tell. My main aim from the beginning was to get my story down and then go back and do the dreaded and time consuming editing!!! Also to add in bits of research etc that I need to do. It felt good to write THE END, even though its not actually the end. I still have a heck of a lot of work to do, if the editing of the first few chapters are anything to go by! I finished on about 57,000 words which I know isn’t long enough for a full story, but I do have lots to add – this will be proper storyline – not just filler. Interesting how I decided to add a new character in, which also means adding information into already constructed chapters – making sure it makes sense ; he will come into his own in future books… 😉
What I have found very interesting about this process, is the changes I have made. I have already spoken in previous blogs about characters wandering off and doing their own thing! but its actually really nice as a writer (I know I technically haven’t got a book out, but I am writing, so I am therefore, a writer 😉 ) to get a surprise. I had it fixed in my head what was going to happen to a main character and when I got to that part of the story, I changed my mind and it just seemed to fit!
Anyway I will shut up now, hurrah I hear you cry! I know I still need to write my blog about Stephen king – I will get to it I promise – so much to do and so little time. I am also intending to give a little bit away about the story I am writing…
If you are in the UK or are lucky to have this beautiful weather, enjoy 🙂
Published by C.L. Peache
After living in various parts of the UK, including Wakefield, York, Derby, and the Yorkshire Dales, I now live on a Narrowboat cruising the canal network. I enjoy reading, writing, travelling, walking, kayaking, watching all forms of motorbike racing and socialising (networking).
At the beginning of my writing journey, I started my blog which tracks the ups and downs of writing. ((I need to mention that my blog posts are usually visited by ‘Brackets’!))
To the books…
My fantasy series, Festival of Time was completed with the publication of Book Three: Battle in November 2022 and now joins, Book Two: Rescue, and Book One: Escape. Click ‘books’ on my website to find out more and follow me on social media for updates – I love chatting with readers and authors.
In 2021 I joined Saga Fiction and now have three stories published on their app; A Christmas Wish, Decisions, Decisions, and A night lost to the past. Power of Nature a thriller/mystery novel is available on eBook. Finding Love, is my latest romance/rom-com novel and is available as an eBook and paperback on Amazon.
I’m part of a wonderful writing group based in Newark; The Fosseway Writers and have stories in various anthologies including; The Brinwade Chronicles, which is a collection of 28 Gothic stories by 13 writers. Burning Old School Ties, Blood, Sweat and Typewriters and our latest book, Writings on the Walls, Available on Amazon.
In February 2019 I was lucky enough to travel to New Zealand. During my time exploring this wonderful part of the world I kept a journal and this became 187 Kilometres, turn left – which is a guide to our 43-day bucket list adventure. Available on Amazon.
In December 2018; Game of Souls I published my first horror novella. Available on Amazon.
Current projects:
SagaFiction: Mystery/thriller novel based in Jersey
I’m very excited to start rewriting my psychological series, which will hopefully be published in 2024!
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The weather has been fabulous indeed! I feel your pain in trying to fit writing around work, family and everything else in your life. It’s not easy, that’s for sure. Hang in there. Every word is progress.
And yes, if you write then you’re a writer. 🙂
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Thanks for the encouragement – it really helps. I love writing so that is an advantage! Its just getting more and more frustrating having to go to work and not write lol.
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It’s inspiring how your characters seem to take on their own paths.
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Thank you. One of the surprising things i found about writing a book is how the characters dictate their own story. Well mine do! Frustrating when they don’t follow the storyline i want to write but creatively it’s wonderful to see my own story unfold and even i don’t know what’s going to happen! 🙂
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