As I write this the turf is burning in the stove behind me and the sound of sleep is all around.  Dogs snuffling in the kitchen and the kids and husband safe in their slumber.  I love this time of night.  When the house quietens down and everything stops for a while.  I have to … Continue reading What more could you want…

Today I didn't hit the 500 word count target - and I have also come to loathe the "Word count" icon at the top of my screen that refuses to clock up the words quicker or count one word as two - I don't ask for much in fairness! Today, pulling words from my brain … Continue reading Only 200

Contrary to the above title this is not where it begins.  In fact the novel I am writing now began many, many years ago.  I remember waking one morning, about 8 years ago, with an image stuck in my head.  I could see a woman standing on the shore, a small tin held carefully in … Continue reading And so it begins…

Well would you look at this! I am now officially a blogger. Now, in saying that, as I type this first entry I'm not even sure if it will go anywhere or be seen by anyone....perhaps I should have read the how to section first? (Note to self "read the how to section after this"). … Continue reading Hello World!