My first article, hopefully the start of a glittering career, is now online at www.viewfromheremagazine.com
The print version will be out in May and I’ve even been asked for an autographed copy. (No, not by my mum!!)
I’m off for a celebratory cuppa!
Archive for March, 2009
Don’t revere the peer
Tuesday, March 31st, 2009My first article has been accepted!!!!
Tuesday, March 24th, 2009Well, I couldn’t be more excited – I’m annoying my colleagues!
I have just had confirmation that my article has been accepted after a little adjustment! Wooohooo!!!
I have been told that they will let me know when it will appear (it will be online first and then, I believe, in print). As soon as it is available I will let you know, and hopefully add a link to the website.
I’m off for a celebratory cuppa…… S
Musicbrick
Sunday, March 22nd, 2009I’ve just posted a piece on a website called www.musicbrick.com The idea of the site is to build a wall of pieces on music. My first brick is on The Heat Is On by Glenn Frey and is a tribute to my cousin Richard who we lost to cancer last year.
I poured my heart into the piece and cried as I wrote, so was particularly chuffed to receive a comment on it which simply said ‘Beautiful…. just beautiful’. At least now I feel that I did Richard proud.
The lesson learnt is that it’s OK to give of yourself when writing.
My first article
Monday, March 9th, 2009I have just offered an article to a magazine, and they want it! As soon as it is all confirmed and I have a publishing date I’ll post it here so you can let me know what you think.
The crucial thing is that if all goes well, it will mean that I’ll then be a published writer, so keep your fingers crossed for me! Onwards and upwards!
S
It’s gone!!
Tuesday, March 3rd, 2009Well, I’ve now sent the first six chapters off to the agent, so will let you know what feedback I get, keep your fingers crossed for me! I’m keeping fairly positive at the moment, although I know it may be a few weeks before I hear anything either way.
Meanwhile, Chapter 7 is formulating itself in my mind, and I was taken by surprise when a new character for Book Two popped into my head and said ‘Hi!’ yesterday. I’m doing some research on Chinese Mitten Crabs at the moment, where they originate from and what the culture is like in that area, so this will drive development of one of my characters and could even affect the plot lines I have planned for him.
I’m planning to upload a couple of extracts from the early chapters as tasters, feel free to blog me with feedback.
Cheers,
S