So when do you come out? I’m not talking about sexuality. I’m talking about in a professional sense. I’m guessing a lot of us stumble along for a good few years without really finding our niche, so when we do find it sometimes it comes as a bit of a surprise. ‘I’m a writer’ I find myself saying in a hushed tone as if I was living in the 14th century and could be burnt at the stake for such witchcraft!
So I have decided to post the second chapter of my first book here, why not the first chapter? I hear you say. Well some of my content is not for little ears and I happen to know that some of my followers are younger than the age range I would pitch my book to. Anyway it’s also a good reason for you to comment below and I will be more than happy to email you the first chapter for free!
Becoming a writer is about finding your voice. You may find many voices which have different tones. Some will be loud and strong, others will be quiet and unsure. Let the strong voice carry you in your work until the weaker has found their power.
I met a wonderful woman today Jules from Vent2Me she is a marketing marvel! It was great to meet her and share ideas knowing we will be able to help each other move in the right direction. She has given me some fantastic tips.
Fiction is definitely my love, I am an escape artist of epic proportion. However I am starting to enjoy factual writing and even transcribing. My client recently asked me to record and then transcribe a conversation with his dying brother. I knew this would be hard. I carry with me at all times a big bubble of emotion but that had no place in this situation I had to be in control, professional and then I had to do my job. Continue reading
Its a funny word pumped, it conjures up bulging biceps and ripped torso’s. Ripped is another Aussie slang that I had probably heard in England but would never actually use! I guess….suppose if I was still in England I would use the words Fired up! It’s all coming together. Continue reading
I had my first knock back today from Harper Impulse online publisher. They said my manuscript had an interesting premise but that the story and characters need further development. At this time they will not be taking my manuscript further. They also said I should definitely keep writing. So how do I take this? Continue reading
So Alan Rickman is no longer with us. I have admired this man since I was 12, when I watched him in Truly Madly Deeply. His velvet tongue and huge charisma is what drew me in and kept me at his adoring side.
At the beginning of last year we had a short weekend away at The Silver Water Resort, San Remo, Australia. It was just the two of us and racing around Phillip Island in the convertible was an exhilarating start to the year. The resort seemed very family friendly with huge inflatable bouncy pillows and an indoor and an outdoor pool. So we decided to return this year with the kids. Our apartment once again had views of Phillip Island on one side and on the other rolling hills, a perfect backdrop for reading Steinbeck’s East of Eden.
Oh the second book is so much better! I am even enjoying the edit. Don’t get me wrong the first book is good but as someone once told me, ‘the first book is just getting rid of the emotion, the second is where the magic begins!’ That was great advice, I would love to post some of it on here. However I’m still hoping for a publishing deal so I need to keep my cards close to my chest, for now!