Many writers I talk to say that they write. "So where are you published?" I ask. "I'm not." "Don't worry. What competitions have you tried?" I ask "I'm not good enough..." And that is the problem. I write knowing there are problems - there always are because of the dyslexia. I have the story edited… Continue reading My Advice if you are starting out…
Month: May 2014
Image problems
And I'm not talking my own personal image. That is as good as it gets. Instead, I'm talking about the use of images in art. Copyright is a nightmare. Not on the cover I posted yesterday - that is a public download and copyright free. No, instead it is for the next book. The novel.… Continue reading Image problems
Balance
"Mum!" The shout went up as the bike wobbled and toppled over, spilling the child onto the floor. There was a moment of silence. "Ow!" "Are you okay?" Mum asked, running over and pulling the bike off her daughter. "Yeah." Came the slow reply, and then. "You let go." It was a statement and in… Continue reading Balance
The Cover…
Well, I've been working on the cover for the anthology - Love, Just, Is. And this is what I've come up with. What do you think?
Portrait or Pet Portrait commissions
I have opened up the books and am currently taking commissions. If you are interested then go to my Etsy shop to book a portrait or email me at enquiries@katemurray.org.uk Thanks!
Smile!
I was walking down the road. Nothing unusual in that but I was depressed. I had just made one of the worst decisions in my life. Go to college, or not? That had been the issue and I had decided to stay in the sixth form. But it wasn't what I expected. The lessons where… Continue reading Smile!
Signed copies of the book!
There are four in my Etsy shop of 'The Phantom Horse'.
My first show as an Artist and Author
So I went. It was a small show, but in the end it didn't cost me anything and I walked away with a small profit. But I was very nervous. I did have support though. Mum came and cheered me on, and I did need it as it was a quiet show. But the good… Continue reading My first show as an Artist and Author
Sameness
I need routine. I mean, I really need it. I think it's the aspergers in me. Change is a fearful monster lurking in brightly lit corners and warmer weather. My routine is always disrupted in warm weather. I know it has more to do with planting and shows and all the differences of weather that… Continue reading Sameness
Shock
I was in a dream. And in that dream I was walking down a dirt road. I remember thinking that it ought to be yellow. But then I realised that it couldn't be. I was the witch and not the innocent girl. I turned and behind me I saw that the road was crumbling into… Continue reading Shock
Kate Murray - Cleaver 