boat, Narrowboatinterior, narrowboats, plans, Taking control

I’m coming back as a dragon… Day 209

Friday 16th February Day 209 It’s up at an unsociable hour as the new washing machine is due between 7am and 7pm and there is some anxiety in the air about getting it into the boat, connected and avoid water gushing into the boat and sinking us ((A few pennies were added to the swear… Continue reading I’m coming back as a dragon… Day 209

self doubt, Taking control, writing

My characters ignore my plans…

Thursday 4th January Day 166 My friend is taking us out for the island tour tomorrow so this morning I've spent the time writing and trying to get my characters to settle on their character arcs. I never knew it was so hard to make characters do what you want ((You are the author! Put… Continue reading My characters ignore my plans…

mentalhealth, Motivation, New Years Resolutions, Taking control, writing goals

A bad day which is a bit ‘meh’

Monday 18th December Day 149 Today is a ‘meh’ day. I have a massive knot of anxiety twisting and tearing inside me – sounds dramatic I know. ((Yeah, it’s not like you’re known for being dramatic is it??)) I don’t know why I’m feeling like this as everything is good. Just goes to show that… Continue reading A bad day which is a bit ‘meh’

inspiration, publisher, publishing, Taking control, Uncategorized, Working from home, writing

After lockdown, adventures of an author and trying to make a living!

Well, I’m not 100% sure where to start… ((Always best to start at the beginning, waffle a bit in the middle and finish at the end. Unless you’re writing a time-travel novel or a historical novel, but let’s not be picky!)) Yeah, thanks, Brackets, helpful! So, the last month has been beyond busy. If you… Continue reading After lockdown, adventures of an author and trying to make a living!

Adapating, Anxiety, indieauthors, inspiration, mentalhealth, Motivation, Support, Taking control

Topping up my author batteries, finding inspiration and the mental health benefits of showing up!

Hi, I’ve been thinking a lot about CVs – mainly because I’ve had to update mine and is there anyone, anywhere, who likes updating a cv? Also, the job market is a bit dire to say the least. ((Well, who wants a 46-year-old, menopausal woman who writes about dragons, fantasy worlds, serial killers and creates… Continue reading Topping up my author batteries, finding inspiration and the mental health benefits of showing up!