And it’s done – Almost!

I am delighted to tell you that the latest Meredith & Hodge novel, One Secret Too Many, has finally gone off to the editor. There was a point where I didn’t think it would ever get there, but hopefully all the delays and distractions have proved useful as on the final read through I decided I didn’t like the ending. Although the story followed the path I thought it would, some of the characters were doing or saying things that simply didn’t feel right. It seemed obvious what should have happened, so I had to rewrite sections of the story to ensure the characters made different decisions, they got there in the end, and fingers crossed it’s now a better story, although I think that Meredith & Hodge fans will be shocked at some of the twists and turns. I’m hoping I picked up all the amendments to storyline as that will make editor Steph’s life a little easier! I’ll keep you posted on release dates etc., as soon as I hear back from Steph.

In other news ….My son’s partner Lori, arrived safely back from Everest, and he proposed, so I’m now party to many conversations about weddings, which is ok of course, but what I’m really looking forward to are the conversations about the impending arrival of grandchildren – I think that’s a few years off, but a girl can dream!

 

My daughter, Ellie, continues her journey around South Africa, and is thoroughly enjoying the experience. She has had the most wonderful adventures, and seen spectacular sights. Being an animal lover, she is in heaven getting up close and personal to animals she’s only seen in zoos. As an added bonus, each guest house they have stayed in along the way has not only been reasonably priced, but the rooms come complete with family dog. So amongst the more exotic photographs she shares with us, we also get the latest dog. I’ve chosen a few of my favourites to share with you. Penguins on the Beach, Phoenix the Cheetah, and Ellie crawling though Canto Caves.

I’m now off to start on the next Meredith & Hodge. An idea without a title at the moment, I hope that will come as the story develops. As always the end of One Secret Too Many left Meredith & Hodge with a decision to make, and I have to decide how they deal with it. I’m pleased to say Ben Jacobs, Meredith’s singer friend from The Wrong Shoes, will have a prominent role. I did like Ben, and will enjoy getting him in, and hopefully out of trouble. All I have to do is work out what Meredith decided and I’m off and running….

I’ll be back for help with a couple of characters soon.