I'd like to say it went well, but there was an issue... In the writing world there are many different types of genre; historical fiction, science fiction, horror, non fiction, to name a couple. I wrote my thesis describing how I had created a piece of historical fiction because there historical record was lacking in… Continue reading The Viva
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Busy today
Although not as busy as it could have been. Unfortunately, late last night we found out that due to a run over with another job, the framers can't make it until next week. I was miffed. But today there are smiles. You see the large cherry picker and frames, with possibly a crane, would not… Continue reading Busy today
Happy Halloween
Most of you know that I'm studying for a PhD... Well this is my last year so I've been thinking... What next? Well, I have a plan. In the new year we are hoping to get the studio set up in the 'soon-to-be-converted' garage. This will mean I can start drawing and writing in earnest.… Continue reading Happy Halloween
Here Be Monsters
You used to see that on maps, old maps… Don’t go any closer because here be monsters, and then a waterfall or illustration. But this is the chosen name for the last in the series of the Here Be Dragons children books I’ve written. Yes, there are monsters, but no they aren’t all as nasty… Continue reading Here Be Monsters
Soliloquy
I have a story to write... It's about a woman. A strong and noble lady who lived in the 1800's. She wrote a book but it is constrained by the social and cultural restrictions of the time. Basically it is a list of experiences and facts, with very little emotion. The book itself was a… Continue reading Soliloquy
Reading
I don't mean reading books but reading your work outloud. Yesterday I read a piece on motherhood. It was a memoir and a creative essay. I was terrible at it. I kept my head down and I didn't look up. I couldn't. What I was reading was so personal that if I had I couldn't… Continue reading Reading
Kicked
The other day I was kicked from a group on Facebook. Why? My drawing is too realistic. I kid you not. My drawing had to be a cheat... Why is that? And why do I face this all my life? I reach for the stars but all I end up with is dust... Maybe I… Continue reading Kicked
I’ve lost my voice!
No, I don't mean I'm hoarse and I can't speak, but that on the piece I'm working on. I have been ill and it has made my head fuzzy and not working great, so I've taken longer than I normally would off. My breaks when I got a WIP going are normal less than a… Continue reading I’ve lost my voice!
Resolutions
Can you make resolutions if you still have stuff to do? Me and my fella were driving back from collecting a new tablet (it wasn't working properly) when I said that you could feel the days lengthening. He agreed and said he felt better. The shortest day this year, the winter solstice was the 21st… Continue reading Resolutions
Walking
Why is it that taking a walk makes you feel better? Stretching your legs can make you grin and the problems you thought were bad, can seem so much smaller than before. Do I write for the deadlines or do I write for myself? It's a no-brainer. If I don't write for myself then I… Continue reading Walking
Kate Murray - Cleaver 