Category Archives: etymology

The second round of edits has officially begun. Already, the first chapter received a major haircut and reworking. While I loved the opening image, it was too booooooring for the start of a novel. So, chop-chop. Chapters two to four … Continue reading →

I’m back, almost a month now. And vivid Ireland is starting to fade. I’m having to rely on my photos and notes more. Which makes me sad, but no one said I can’t go back, right? Some have asked about … Continue reading →

Hello dear friends, my cheerleaders, and friendly nudgers…. I am delighted to report that the first draft of my WIP has seen it’s 80,000 word challenge and passed it. I’m at 81K and things are winding down in the story but … Continue reading →

Thanks to a friend’s suggestion I’ve added Google Drive to my collection of ways I back up my writing. Which I’m feeling the urge to do since I about fried my laptop yesterday when I spilled cream on it. (I … Continue reading →

[Countdown is now over in the side-bar ------>] Can you tell I’m excited? First research trip countdown is here. Woo-Hoo! On a whim, I started exploring what it’d take to go on-site and visit the town where my novel-in-progress is … Continue reading →