6th January 2024 – Preston Park
I decided that this year we will be doing some set days out each month to work my way through a list of places Trace would like to go. It starts with Preston Park which is near Yarm. This is a place we like to go to as once you pay the ticket covers the…
What am I up to
Been a while since I posted an update and since then I have been to Fantasycon. It was a brilliant weekend full of all manner of writerly people, panels, and lots and lots of books. Which is something I love. I overspent on books but then I saved the money for Fantasycon so it was…
Fantasy Con
It’s getting closer to the end of the month and after our family holiday in September, I will be going to the British Fantasy Society’s Fantasy Con event. Lots of panels, stalls, and more importantly books. It’s a bit daunting as I am off down on my own but from the looks of it, I…
I have no willpower…
It’s the 3rd of August and so far I have watched Stargate for two nights and I find I am now watching Beverly Hills Cop! I need someone with a cattle prod standing behind me ready to zap me when I start procrastinating… So much to do and so much procrastination!
Procrastination wins
The challenge is approaching and I still haven’t had a word with Trace. I need to get a plan in place this weekend on how I am going to do this. Otherwise, I won’t do this. Just like I never got around to starting Camp Nano. So far Procrastination is winning. Onto the next battle.
Writing spaces and cafes
A long time ago I got my own office at home, a place of my own to be productive. But, I have found the opposite. I have too much stuff in my office and so when I am there I don’t get much done at all. Today has been a good example, I came out…
Productivity and the Challenge
I watch some you-tubers and I have watched/read interviews with authors on how they are so productive. I have tried at home to be more productive but despite having no young kids anymore I can’t seem to get it to work for me, I can have a solid 4 hours in my office and manage…
Sad writing magazine news
Some sad news in the world of writing and magazines. It’s not like people found out from any kind of announcement, I hadn’t seen an official announcement on the internet. The latest issue came out and in the editor’s message he broke the news that this magazine was the last and the publisher had decided…
Camp NaNo – Failure to launch
It’s that time of the year again and April’s NaNo is upon us. This is the version of NaNoWriMo where you can set your own goal and then work with fellow wrimos to achieve it. I was wanting to complete the project I started in November in April and was going to try to get…