Just Keep Putting the Words Down…
That’s what I’ve been doing this month as I’ve sent out three submissions. One to Cafelit, which has been published, one to a writing competition, and one to an anthology call-out. I’m now working on a new gothic crime short story. Taking time out from novel writing to write short stories has helped me reclaim my muses, as just lately, I felt I had lost my writing mojo, and inspiration had been rather lacking.
My other news is that I received a request from a writing group to do a talk, about my writing journey, in May. It’s been quite awhile since I’ve stood in front of an audience to give a talk, so I’m feeling quite nervous at the thought of doing it. It’s just the not knowing what to expect. Things like how big the room is, whether the audience will be interested in what I have to say, and how many people will be there, etc. I’m expected to talk for an hour and twenty minutes, being a bit of a chatterbox when it comes to my favourite subject, I’m not so worried about talking. The talk is in May, which does allow me plenty of time to sit down, and plan what to say on paper. I mustn’t allow my nerves to get the better of me, as I need to push myself outside my comfort zone. This is a good opportunity to promote my books and writing. These last few years of lockdowns has shattered my confidence when it comes to mixing with others, and the thought of reading to an audience.
The last time I read to an audience was in Dec 2020. Here, I am with the rest of the Cafelit and Bridge House Writers To follow on with my post about Twitter the other day, I received a request from someone to do an online interview, and they have now sent me a list of questions. This is another ideal way of spreading your news and promoting your books. I try to answer the questions in a chatty, conversationalist way to make it more interesting for the reader.
Now I’m off to finish my new short story. Chat again soon.
P.S. if you haven’t spotted me I’m the one on the left of the picture, dressed in black and holding the yellow and red book Crackers , with my glasses on the top of my head. 
Have a great weekend.
