Elin Gregory's Blog, page 85
August 20, 2011
New Website
Though it seems a bit superfluous when I have so little to put on it.
However, here it is with some bits and pieces to go along with it.
However, here it is with some bits and pieces to go along with it.
July 31, 2011
Done!
I hope - possibly.
My story "Alike as Two Bees" is finished apart from being sent to my beta so she can tell me what I still need to do. It is almost twice as long as the first draft and I'm expecting to have to cut some of it. I'm sure there are bits I've put in out of nervousness.
But anyway, it's DONE and I'll celebrate by posting a little bit I haven't posted before:
Philon had been kissed before, once by a girl, once by another youth, but never like this. At first a gentle pressure of lip...
My story "Alike as Two Bees" is finished apart from being sent to my beta so she can tell me what I still need to do. It is almost twice as long as the first draft and I'm expecting to have to cut some of it. I'm sure there are bits I've put in out of nervousness.
But anyway, it's DONE and I'll celebrate by posting a little bit I haven't posted before:
Philon had been kissed before, once by a girl, once by another youth, but never like this. At first a gentle pressure of lip...
July 27, 2011
Write or Die
Not as drastic as it sounds! I mean this thing - www.writeordie.com which I find very useful for giving me the much needed kick up the pants to get my brain into writing mode. Last night I shut myself in the spare room and managed 1600 words in 3 20 minute sessions.
Much needed too. Now I have my little Greek lads on the move again and the end of the story is in sight. I'll be glad when it is done. I've put in a theme that I need to run past someone so they can whack it with a shovel if nece...
Much needed too. Now I have my little Greek lads on the move again and the end of the story is in sight. I'll be glad when it is done. I've put in a theme that I need to run past someone so they can whack it with a shovel if nece...
July 21, 2011
Mea culpa
Mea culpa maxima - or rather the bug I've had is culpable for making me feel like I've had a head full of soggy weetabix.
For the past couple of weeks I haven't done much writing at all. :( But I've read a lot [Perfect Score by Sue Robuck *nods* try it, it's very good, and Harry Potter and Flashman] and I've watched a lot of half films, sleeping through the rest of them.
So - I haven't really got much to offer at the moment. I feel I should at least post a bit of fiction if I can't be entertain...
For the past couple of weeks I haven't done much writing at all. :( But I've read a lot [Perfect Score by Sue Robuck *nods* try it, it's very good, and Harry Potter and Flashman] and I've watched a lot of half films, sleeping through the rest of them.
So - I haven't really got much to offer at the moment. I feel I should at least post a bit of fiction if I can't be entertain...
July 7, 2011
Interview and freebie!
The editors of Tea and Crumpet were interviewed recently and the whole text is posted on Jessewave's Review Site. Comment there and you could win a free copy of the ebook! :D Honestly it's a really good read, and I'm not just saying that because one of the stories is mine. There are REAL writers amongst the contributing authors. Great stuff.
I'm planning Nanowrimo 2011 and wondering just how much work one can do beforehand. At the very least I need to read all the available translations of the...
I'm planning Nanowrimo 2011 and wondering just how much work one can do beforehand. At the very least I need to read all the available translations of the...
July 6, 2011
Sometimes there's a story just waiting to happen
I noticed this picture on Tumblr and was struck immediately by two of the figures. See if you can spot them.
The picture was taken in a bar in New York in 1933. I'd so like to write this story but perhaps it would be better to leave it to Lucius Parhelion?
The picture was taken in a bar in New York in 1933. I'd so like to write this story but perhaps it would be better to leave it to Lucius Parhelion?
July 3, 2011
Tea and Crumpet anthology
Tea and Crumpet is released today by JMS Books both in ebook and print.
Enjoy this enchanting, entertaining and thought-provoking collection, a heartfelt expression of what it means to be queer in Britain, past and present. All these stories reflect the iconic sights and national character of the British Isles: a taste of our idiosyncrasies and eccentricities, but also an unashamed representation of the love, loyalty and laughter of our people.
Including a wide range of style and subject, this ...
Enjoy this enchanting, entertaining and thought-provoking collection, a heartfelt expression of what it means to be queer in Britain, past and present. All these stories reflect the iconic sights and national character of the British Isles: a taste of our idiosyncrasies and eccentricities, but also an unashamed representation of the love, loyalty and laughter of our people.
Including a wide range of style and subject, this ...
June 29, 2011
Farewell, I hardly knew ye
Goodbye Oxford Comma, which I have to admit to not having used anyway. When I was 'taught' English at grammar school the Oxford Comma was never mentioned. I guess I'll not miss what I never had.
News on the next anthology! There's a cover!!
And it will be available from JMS Books in print from 30th June and ebook from 3rd July.
News on the next anthology! There's a cover!!
And it will be available from JMS Books in print from 30th June and ebook from 3rd July.
June 20, 2011
Tea and Crumpet Anthology
Well, we did the galley proofs at the weekend and, as far as I know, the anthology should be available as an ebook from 3rd July from http://www.jms-books.com.
My contribution is "On the Pull" - a searing tale of lust amongst the beer pumps!
Not really.
My contribution is "On the Pull" - a searing tale of lust amongst the beer pumps!
Not really.
June 16, 2011
British Flash now available
A revealing collection of short LGBT fiction
Download for free!
Enjoy this entertaining collection of flash fiction stories, each one a short but sweet expression of what it means to be queer in Britain, past and present. All these stories reflect the iconic sights and national character of the British Isles: a taste of our idiosyncrasies and eccentricities, but also an unashamed representation of the love, loyalty and laughter of our people.
Follow the British way of life from histor...
