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April 1, 2012
Six Sentence Sunday again
Yes, it's that time of the week again. My sentences are here.
Also, I joined in with the April fool's daft flashfic challenge for the Macaronis. My offering is just under 1000 words, was written in one sitting and is based on the prompt "Bugger Bognor" - famously reputed to be the last words of George 5th.
Also, I joined in with the April fool's daft flashfic challenge for the Macaronis. My offering is just under 1000 words, was written in one sitting and is based on the prompt "Bugger Bognor" - famously reputed to be the last words of George 5th.
March 31, 2012
Guest blogger!!
Today I'm lucky enough to have Erastes on my otherblog answering questions as diverse as what city would she like to set a story in and dump, snog or marry.
Please come and say "Hi".
Please come and say "Hi".
March 30, 2012
Guess what!
I'm having a visitor on my other blog tomorrow.
Erastes will be here to answer questions about history, cities and 'dump, snog or marry'!
Cool, eh?
Erastes will be here to answer questions about history, cities and 'dump, snog or marry'!
Cool, eh?
March 25, 2012
Six Sentence Sunday
Here's my first attempt at it:
6 sentences from WIP, A Fierce Reaping, set in Scotland and Northumbria in the late 7th century AD. Cynfal wishes to join a war band but has been challenged to wrestle a champion for his place.
Cynfal met his eyes and they held each others gaze for a long minute before both leaped to grab and hold. Chest to chest they heaved and twisted, feet scrabbled in the
6 sentences from WIP, A Fierce Reaping, set in Scotland and Northumbria in the late 7th century AD. Cynfal wishes to join a war band but has been challenged to wrestle a champion for his place.
Cynfal met his eyes and they held each others gaze for a long minute before both leaped to grab and hold. Chest to chest they heaved and twisted, feet scrabbled in the
March 23, 2012
Visiting again!
Today I'm being entertained by Kiran Hunter here. Kiran asks some very interesting questions - not at all easy to trot out an answer. How about clicking that link? Then you can check out Kiran's novel Bedevil, a M/M paranormal about a stressed relationship and a 'haunted' house.
The end is nigh
As of this morning I have cracked the 100 thousand word mark on my novel "On A Lee Shore". this is good because the end is nigh but bad because I've written two chapter that are pretty much continuous action and now have to find a way of ending the damned story in a way that isn't a damp little fizzle after lots of KABOOMs.
So there's still a cause for concern and still a lot of work to be done
So there's still a cause for concern and still a lot of work to be done
March 22, 2012
Lucky 7 Meme
Here are the rules:
1. Go to page 77 (or 7th) of your current ms
2. Go to line 7
3. Copy down the next 7 lines – sentences or paragraphs – and post them as they're written. No cheating.
4. Tag 7 other authors. {Yeah like that's going to happen.This is a strictly voluntary game.}
I've chosen 7 paragraphs from Page 77 of A Fierce Reaping which isn't strictly my current WIP but pages 7 and 77
1. Go to page 77 (or 7th) of your current ms
2. Go to line 7
3. Copy down the next 7 lines – sentences or paragraphs – and post them as they're written. No cheating.
4. Tag 7 other authors. {Yeah like that's going to happen.This is a strictly voluntary game.}
I've chosen 7 paragraphs from Page 77 of A Fierce Reaping which isn't strictly my current WIP but pages 7 and 77
March 21, 2012
Blog hopping again
Sue Roebuck wanted to meet one of my characters from Alike As Two Bees - the result can be found on her blog here.
It's quite good fun role playing a character. I used to play in online RPGs, until I decided that I would be happier if lonelier writing alone. By putting yourself into the head of a character and responding to dialogue over which you have no control you can learn a bit more about
It's quite good fun role playing a character. I used to play in online RPGs, until I decided that I would be happier if lonelier writing alone. By putting yourself into the head of a character and responding to dialogue over which you have no control you can learn a bit more about
March 20, 2012
Star Wars Blogathon - I've been tagged!
Or rather I said "Oooh can I have a go" - I blame the Mars Bar I had for lunch - and Sue Roebuck said "Oh, go on then."
Anyhow the game is to write a 250 or less piece of fiction where one of your own fictional characters tries to write Star Wars themed fan fic then admit to it here.
250 words or less is the big problem but I took out a chapter or two and got it down to 329! That's bloody
Anyhow the game is to write a 250 or less piece of fiction where one of your own fictional characters tries to write Star Wars themed fan fic then admit to it here.
250 words or less is the big problem but I took out a chapter or two and got it down to 329! That's bloody
Just plain contrary
I'm going to christen my computer the Procrastination Station, I think. I can't think of any good reason why when I'm at work with both hands busy, music playing and am trying to concentrate I get characters chatting away in the back of my minds and coming up with some half way decent dialogue and business, but when I'm at home and quiet and could actually write it all down they shut up and hide.
