Life generally got in the way this morning, but by 11am, I was into the groove with Ch3. Words were flowing, ideas were stimulating every brain cell and mugs of fresh coffee were consumed.

All of a sudden, out of nowhere, I lost my flow-jo. Had I finished Ch3 – should I start Ch4 with the daughter or should I continue Ch3 with the daughter as a new section. Questions, questions and no ruddy answers.

I had spent longer on the protagonists brother than I intended to, but he needed the chance to show me whether he was gay or not. He then became an important factor in bringing the protagonist and her nemesis together, albeit later in the story, but I’m laying the foundations.

Word count 7,820 – so creeping up slowly, although i feel this WIP will surpass the 80,000 of second novel – but maybe too soon to tell.

I have resisted checking emails too often today – you could say no news is good news, but I remain less positive than that old adage.

I don’t want to put people off trying to write – everyone is rejected at one time or another – there’s no shame in that. I enjoy the process of writing as it enhances my life, so that is my daily gain.

See you soon One & All

Words flowed freely earlier today, although I found myself embroiled with one character whom I thought was only a bit part. He has managed to get himself quite a good role which will help link in all the other characters – what a clever man.

Unfortunately, I don’t have staff and I can’t write a novel in a hovel, so after washing up, hoovering & ironing, I was able to settle down with a mug of coffee and my notebook – I have s yet to type it all up – again, I have no admin available – where have I gone wrong.

The relief of not having to check emails over the weekend from potential agents was blown away by periodic checking today – even though I know it’s still too early to hear from them.

I am now worried that the hook of my book is too middle of the road – characters with flaws & they are sometimes unlikeable, men & women alike. They have a journey to make to redeem themselves – or not as the case may be. But is this enough?

I have read that you should write about topics that you enjoy writing about and not what you think the agents are looking for – but are the agents that open minded or do they follow an agenda?

I’m still feeling positive but watch this space – it could go either way 🙂

Today has been a moderately successful day so far and the weather is inspirational and beautiful although a little on the chilly side.

I thought I’d let you know how I go about my writing. I like to write the first draft in a notebook -preferably sitting in the conservatory with a steaming mug of fresh coffee – allowing the words to flow as freely as the ink in the pen.
I then edit the work as I type it up. Once the novel is completed, I print it off then edit again – I find editing on paper easier than on screen.

Sometimes I can’t write as fast as my brain works whereas at other times, I find myself staring at a blank page – at least the stark white paper isn’t shouting at me to hurry up which I feel the cursor does on the screen – COME ON it blinks at me repetitively.

The word count for On God’s Front Lawn is 80,000.

My current word count for Almost An Affair is 5,859 so as you see, I have a long way to go.

Waiting for the agents to get back to me is mind numbingly torturous and on weekdays, I can’t resist checking my emails far to regularly – thank God for the weekends.

I have had one rejection as they no longer needed my genre – which is Women’s Fiction by the way. Each time I get a rejection, I send another one off from a list of carefully selected agents I have made.
I understand that perseverance is the key to success – I do hope so.

Have a good day One & All

I’ve braved the virtual world and set up my own blog with a little help from one of my teenage daughters. I’m not photogenic as you can see from my photo – if I smile I look like a toothpaste advert & if I don’t smile I look like a miserable moo – ho hum.

You will be able to follow my novel writing journey & rants as the days go by.

Word count on Almost an Affair is 4,946 – 3rd novel

I am actively seeking a literary agent for my novel On God’s Front Lawn – 2nd novel

If you are interested in research on parents with learning disabilities & other similar topics you can google my name & they magically appear.

Have a good day one and all