Aimee Horton's Blog, page 11

That priority list.

So the summer holidays are making things tricky.  Instead of throwing myself into a story that I’m excited about, I find myself making motorbikes out of cardboard boxes , dealing with post school comedown tantrums, and planning what feels like the birthday of the year.

It’s a tad frustrating, with no actual deadline, except the one I’ve made myself (so if I’ve made it, I can move it without  suffering any repercussions except my own disappointment…which should technically be enough but isn’t!), writing Social Status is put last on the long list of “things to do”. Suddenly there are a million excuses to use when you’re leaning towards a bit of procrastination.

I HATE that.

That’s the problem with being self-employed.  Right after the kids, you put the paid stuff first, and put your dreams last.

BUT I shouldn’t do that should I? Recently one of my favourite twitter ladies, the amazing author Mel Sherratt has just signed THIS amazing deal with Amazon Publishing.

If you don’t know about Mel, you need to, her books are AMAZING, her determination and drive is fantastic, and this latest development in her career has just reminded me that it takes time and you just need to keep plugging away, just be patient.

Well done Mel!

You can read about Mel on her website here.

P.S. Gosh, I use the word amazing a lot when I’m enthusiastic!

 

BBC Radio Lincolnshire

How exciting was today? The answer is VERY.

I got a call the other week asking me to pop in and have a chat with the lovely Nicola Gilroy at BBC Radio Lincolnshire about my blog, “sharenting” and also Survival of the Ginnest.  Without even thinking I jumped at the chance and said an excited “YES” before hanging up the phone, saying a little swear word and doing a little dance.

So today I paced around the house trying to do a bit of work, but ended up eating a ridiculous amount of carbs, watching 90210 re-runs, before stressing about what I was going to wear … yes I know, it’s RADIO but STILL!!!  Eventually I bit the bullet, jumped into my car and made my way to the studios.  I’ve not done Radio before, surprisingly enough, I don’t particularly like the sound of my voice (shock horror), and I was terrified that I’d either be very “eerrr, errmm” or say something stupid.

Luckily as soon as Nicola’s lovely assistant called me in I relaxed.  Nicola was lovely and chatty and seemed genuinely interested in what I had to say which made it all the more reassuring.  She could probably tell I was nervous by the fact that my hands were shaking as I took barely there sips of Ribena (WHAT IF I BURPED OR CHOKED ON AIR?!)

Suddenly we got started and it  was over in a whizz and I left buzzing, skipping to my car I called Mr Aimee “Was I any good?” to which he confessed he hadn’t listened yet, but never fear the mother had and she confirmed that I didn’t make a fool out of myself.

I can’t listen as I’m a wally about hearing my voice, but you can, either on iplayer (I’m just after 2.10pm), or by clicking on the link below and forward winding to the same place.

CLICK HERE TO LISTEN

Thanks so much to everyone at Radio Lincolnshire for being so lovely, and I hope to pop in again soon!

 

 

Pay Slip time!

Sometimes, when you are having a tricky week, one little thing cheers you up.

This week has been tricky.  I’ve been re-writing Social Status and if I’m honest totally procrastinating (“ooh look, I just need to reorganise the bread bin”), then something came up which meant I had to get my synopsis polished, and I had to do it by the end of today.

So I procrastinated some more, I decided I REALLY REALLY needed a pair of coral jeans, that they were imperative to my creative thought process.  As was the iced coffee with the scone and jam.  But eventually I could put it off no more, and with a little help from some awesome friends and mentors I thought it was complete.

Then I changed my mind, you know, right as it became the school run.

So, I stomped my way out of the house and to collect the kids, I signed two accident forms for one child, and then jumped in my car.  Quickly, just before I turned the engine on, I got the urge to check my email so had a quick refresh, and found this.

MY FIRST PAY SLIP!

I’m SUPER excited, more than I thought I would be, because between you and me it’s not really about the money for me.  Obviously it helps, and obviously I would love to make squillions of pounds, buy a house by the sea in a hot country and write while the kids play in the sun.  I bet I would write really good stuff with a jug of sangria on the desk next to me….

But anyway, I digress.  MY FIRST PAY SLIP!

My friends have been telling me that I’m a proper author now the book is actually available to buy on Amazon, but to me, this seals the deal more than I thought it would.

Here’s to Gin, horrible children, and you guys – thanks for buying it…without you I couldn’t justify tonight’s take away.

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