The ideas keep coming. I frantically find a way to capture them. When I sit to transfer the ideas on the page, the words aren’t there. I scrunch my eyes. Concentrate. My fingers feel the keys. Some words stumble their way out. Oh, but the way they were strung together in my head comes outContinue reading “Where Are the Words?”
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The Torment of the Unpublished Author
“Are you published yet?” Through gritted teeth I respond no. I don’t add anything else. The answer is quite complicated and I know the person asking the question is trying to be polite. They most likely don’t want to hear about the agonies of the unpublished author. I watch their face. They nod, slowly. WonderingContinue reading “The Torment of the Unpublished Author”
When Will Someone Say Yes?
“It is fresh, face paced and I would like to read it to the end.” Late last year I entered the first part of my manuscript into a competition. First prize included a large amount of cash plus the writing currency needed to attract major attention from publishers. I had almost forgotten about the competitionContinue reading “When Will Someone Say Yes?”
I Love You, But We Need A Break
(A letter to my protagonist) In the words of every reality tv contestant and judge, what a journey. Two years ago was when your words went onto paper. Of course I realise you were with me much longer than that. You’ve been lingering around in my head for more years than I would like toContinue reading “I Love You, But We Need A Break”