blogger, reading, Uncategorized, writing

Writing, blogging and reading goals…

Monday 8th January Day 170 It’s another morning writing and then a walk along the harbours towards Havre de pas but first I pop in to the bus station to try and retrieve my gloves as it’s cold... and low and behold, they are there – thank you kind bus driver! ((You're well jammy you… Continue reading Writing, blogging and reading goals…

jersey, New Years Resolutions, research, writing

A long walk and more research…

Saturday 6th January Day 168 It’s a nice day today so it's a walk to St Aubins on the agenda, which takes us around the harbour and back with a stop for coffee and some homemade butties which help to keep the costs down! Some of the walk is on the promenade which follows the… Continue reading A long walk and more research…

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…

boat, book, writing, writing goals

I decide my book is rubbish!

Wednesday 3rd January Day 165 I had a crap nights sleep as my shoulder was hurting a lot and I’m hoping it’s doesn’t go on for months as it did last time, which led to the funny turn I had in 2022, which ultimately led to selling the house and buying a boat! ((Don’t worry,… Continue reading I decide my book is rubbish!

publishing, research, writing

Spa day and book research…

Tuesday 2nd January Day 164 Today it’s up early as I’m meeting a friend at The Royal Yacht hotel which features in the Jersey book I’m writing ((OH no! I’m not having this. You’re meeting your mate because she’s getting you in with a free pass because she uses the gym there! Do not try… Continue reading Spa day and book research…