With the exception of a writer’s conference here and there, I hadn’t been to a conference for years until Monday. And didn’t miss them much either. You see I remember how socially awkward conferences can be, not to mention tiring. The truth be known I had nearly forgotten how energetic they can be–roaring crowds,dazzling videos, [...]
Making a move – well taking a step forward on this first May Bank Holiday Monday. Let’s hope it’s a step in the right direction. Quite frankly as long as it’s moving forward, it has to be [...]
As I sit here at my dining room table—my mother-in-law on the sofa getting her daily dose of The Daily Mai (oops, she’s a closet reader), her new carer upstairs tidying the place—I can’t help but think I really ought to be writing. Something I haven’t done much of since my father-in-law passed just over [...]
Since Friday night, I’ve thought more about yesterday than ever, as sadly we lost my father-in-law. I’ve often mentioned Joe here and am sure when the timing is appropriate, I’ll pay proper tribute to him.
In the meantime, the time has come for me to deal with the present. Of course, I will always remember, but [...]
While the new iPad frenzy was well under way on Friday, I was working myself into a different state of mind–manuscript madness. Little did I know that as I wondered if I’d ever find joy in a device again, so tired of struggling with my laptop, that Paul had joined the masses to snap up [...]