I'm a late riser. In fact, I'll hold my hands in the air and say that I'm a night owl. Not that I'm out there partying all night. No, my addiction is the quiet and darkness. It's not a time for writing but it is a time for the ideas to be born. During the… Continue reading Not a good start…
Tag: writing
Baking…
I have a favourite pastime that isn't writing or drawing. It's a hobby that has become a necessity. I love baking. I used to do it for fun. Then it was all cakes and biscuits but now, as my nut allergy has become more sensitive, I have found it has become a necessity. I had… Continue reading Baking…
Reality and dyslexia
Reality has been encroaching on my week. In fact, it pretty much took over...But now the bills are paid and reality has disappeared to an annoying but persistent hum. So, I can start to write and draw again. Course if it had been a break then I would be rested and raring to go... Instead,… Continue reading Reality and dyslexia
The pattern of a story
So, at the moment I'm writing The Gone almost everyday and I've noticed that it is an intense book. The characters are living in an apocalyptic world filled with zombie-type-vampires. They stumble from one disaster to another. Yet at the same time I'm making sure that there is humour and quieter moments. The simple fact… Continue reading The pattern of a story
Where has all the art gone?
So, The Gone, is coming along nicely (hopefully there will be a few more posts this weekend) but my artwork has stopped. Why? I'm not certain. I'm writing as much as I can, but even when I do it only takes about four hours a day. After that the dyslexia kicks in a little and the… Continue reading Where has all the art gone?
A new look…
I was in the hairdresser today getting a new look; a load of layers that are designed to tame my shaggy hair. So far it is working. But while I was there I started chatting to the receptionist and I found out that the owner and hairdresser is also a dyslexic... That got me thinking.… Continue reading A new look…
A Window has been Unlocked…
They do say that if a door closes then a window opens. Well, in my case the window is still closed, I have my face pressed against it, but someone has just unlocked it and yelled through the glass. "If you can open it, then you are welcome." So what's happened? Well, I was invited… Continue reading A Window has been Unlocked…
Strange times
Last week I wrote a book. I don't mean I finished one or I wrote half a book. I mean I wrote a child's novel in one week. In truth I had planned it out and I knew my characters, but the actual writing was done in a week. I flew through it, getting more… Continue reading Strange times
Bad news…
Basically my funding application has been refused for my PhD. Which means that even if I am given a place I can't go, unless there is a sudden influx of money or some other funding comes available. Oh! Look! A flying pig and it's wearing a purple cardigan with pink spots... Okay - I'm being… Continue reading Bad news…
Writing for kids…
Trying to make sense of age ranges and writing for children.
Kate Murray - Cleaver 