Memo Pad: August Wrap up

I MOVED. Okay so I mentioned that briefly in the last post but it's been a wild ride. We left the UK behind on the 21st of August and the last three weeks have been BUSY. So much paperwork and hoops to jump through to try to get everything sorted. We are only about half…

Taking Breaks from Creativity

If you've been reading my blog lately you'll know, because I've mentioned it a lot, that I'm currently editing a novel that I've written (and wow, editing is so much more work than writing). I've been editing it for a couple months now and its a full time thing. Getting my brain to focus and…

Life Update

In which I tell you I am so completely snowed under. I should point out I mean metaphorically just in case anyone thinks we've had yet another springtime snow storm. I have books to read for review. I have books to read to beta. I have MY book to read because I am editing and…

Baby Leopards, Pretty Stationery and Finished 1st Drafts

I finished writing the first draft of my fantasy story! Happy Dance time! I celebrated with the age old - lets eat lots of yummy food - method. Chinese takeaway, ice cream and, okay, I had other desserts too! This post is literally just me patting myself on the back and explaining this is why…