Saturday 20th January Day 182 I’m feeling very grumpy today which is a mixture of frustration because the book isn’t finished despite getting a bit more organised with it. ((You’re frustrated?? I’m about to log in and write it myself!)) I really need to put the book away and come back to it later but… Continue reading Grumpy author afloat… Day 182
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The research trip is over – Day 177
Monday 15th January Day 177 It’s that standard feeling when you feel as if you’ve been on holiday for ages and then the last day arrives and it feels as if you’ve been away for 5 minutes. We spend a few hours cleaning before we head into St Helier for a final wander around to… Continue reading The research trip is over – Day 177
Illness stops play…
Hi all, just a quick message to all my wonderful blog readers... i'm afraid there won't be the usual weekly blog today. I've managed to get a cold and a double whammy of conjunctivitis in both eyes so screen time is limited and spending a few hours editing and uploading the weekly blog is too… Continue reading Illness stops play…
I lose my gloves and maybe the plot…
Sunday 7th January Day 169 After spending the morning writing, we decide to head to Gorey on the bus to have a look at a few more places which feature in the book. Researching for a book is a strange affair because you can see something which you think will work really well but it… Continue reading I lose my gloves and maybe the plot…
Narrowboat adventures and a research trip… Day 163 – 169 / Mon 1st Jan – Sun 7th Jan
The writer reflects on a research trip to Jersey, detailing daily activities and struggles with writing. Despite distractions and physical pain, she gathers inspiration and notes while exploring real-life locations for her book. The trip involves spa visits, book reading challenges, and island tours, providing valuable material for her work.
