Flicking to the blurb of my current read, I notice that the author ‘lives in Kent with her husband and three cats.’ Now, it seems to me that a multiplicity of cats is a very common attribute of published authors and I’m wondering if as the part-owner of a single cat, I am putting myself … Continue reading More cats required
Writing less than ever (a current life theme) seems to mean blogging less too. But at least I have come to a decision on where to go next with the writing – or rather where not to. Basically it’s too soon to write novel 3 (which was in danger of foundering on the rocks of biography … Continue reading Authonomy Diary
Last night I watched The Constant Gardener which I enjoyed for its langorous pace, great photography, and the appearance of the inimitable Ralph Fiennes. I am actually a very inconstant gardener, but a quiet Sunday was a chance to make good. In fact after several weeks of neglect and some typically English weather (rain, sun, rain, sun, rain) … Continue reading Gardening Leave
Have been a bit distracted this week following my technicolour appearance on Pitch Parlour and a flurry of ensuing comments emails etc. It’s nice to be noticed, and in exchange for my idea on restructring the blog, the ubiquitous Miss P. has also suggested some tweaks to my pitch letter. If this is bartering, I’m all in … Continue reading Doing business
Our stay in an Irish backwater was hardly eventful, but still brought some interesting discoveries, like the Japanese Garden in Kildare which depicts a whole lifetime from the Cave of Birth to the Hill of Mourning – and very prettily too. Our trip also confirmed my previous impression that outside the cities, Ireland is more … Continue reading Footsteps
