Working out in the wilds once again!
What glorious weather we are having. I hope everyone is managing to enjoy a slice of this beautiful start to April. Sorry this blog is a little late, I blame the dodgy internet connection ((Like anyone is surprised Peachy. It’s not as if we sit waiting for it and expect anything mind blowing to be shared)) In my defence, ((Oh, here we go. An answer for everything!)) We finally left our winter mooring at Saltisford Arm in Warwick on Monday 31st March and we are back out in the wilds of living on the cut for the next seven months.
I cannot tell you how wonderful it is to be back out on the cut. We loved our winter mooring and have booked to return to Saltisford for winter as it’s the perfect place to stay, with lovely people but a boat is made to be on the move and not moored up going nowhere. I think The Plot is as happy as us to be out and it hasn’t missed a beat.
It’s been an exciting week in author world as the early reviews are starting to come in for my Jersey novel, One Step Ahead. It’s always a scary time waiting to hear what people think, especially as this novel has been literally years in the making as we delayed publication last year.
I have two book launch events planned now so it’s full steam ahead finalising those ahead of marketing them and I need to keep up with the online promotions for the books, which can be a bit hit and miss as my hormonal anxiety is still waiting in the wings but I’m doing my best and now we are back out the internet is not always very good. I blame the sheep and the hills.
I’ve started vlogging again and I must admit it’s nice getting back into filming ((After all that moaning you did Peachy!)) I know, I’ve decided not to put pressure on myself and just do them as and when. I’ve accepted we are unlikely to make money from the channel so it will just be a way of keeping a record for us and sharing with friends and family and if anyone wants to buy us a coffee or send a super thanks via YouTube then that would be fab but I’m not getting back into worrying about subscribers and views etc. This year is all about enjoying my time. ((well you will be 50 soon Peachy!)) I know, Brackets. 50! Me? How did that happen?
We’ve tackled 21 locks since we set off and I can tell you that my muscles know about it. But in a good way. As well as getting my work done I’ve been enjoying doing my jigsaws whilst binge watching Lost and I’m still working my way through my psychological thriller. It’s slow going but I’m enjoying being back in the world of Hope and Tom. ((He scares me!)) You and everyone else, Brackets. He’s a brilliant baddy if I do say so myself.
Right, signing off for this month. Hopefully next month I can share more about my author events ((Oh joy. Cannot wait)) have a lovely month and enjoy the sunshine whilst it’s here! xx
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