Will update properly soon, promise. In the middle of moving and it’s a stressful time. But I’m determined to be completely moved out by this weekend. Then I can collapse.
My inspiration has good timing… it just so happens that in the midst of all this I’ve been doing some serious writing. Figures.
Arg!
October 13, 2009
Seriously, I’m getting way too many spam comments on here and I’m sick of it. Any ideas how to get rid of them, anyone? I’m going insane.
The flat I mentioned in my last post went to someone else, but we went to look at another one last night and loved it too. So we took it! I’m going to get the keys today because Michaela’s at work and we can move in any time. I’m a little freaked out. I’ve moved out before, yes, but that was my sister’s flat, so she was basically my landlord. She also paid for most things, like council tax and BT and tv licence, etc. We have to sort all that out, and somehow move all our crap there. I have so much stuff, and none of my family drive so that’s not looking good.
But for now I’m off to get food!
Oh – and I started writing properly again yesterday. Hurrah! Hope the inspiration doesn’t go away.
And for my next trick…
September 27, 2009
I’m trying to keep my mind focussed – can’t say I’m brilliant at it. I’ve been trying to decide which book to write next. I have notes and drafts on about five books, and as soon as I think “I’ll work on Check, I’m in the mood for fantasy” I change my mind and decide to go for the next collection of poems and stories. But I think I’ve got it now. Next on the book list is The Black Rose, one I started in high school 6 years ago. I’ve resigned myself to the fact that a lot of it needs to change, including the two most important characters. But I have lots of ideas, so will keep you posted.
Also there will be a sequel to Little Vampire one day. Because if you’ve read up to the end, you’ll know why. And maybe even hope for one, if cliffhangers get you that way.
Little Vampire – officially on Amazon!
September 17, 2009
Well, I’m back. I didn’t actually go anywhere, but I couldn’t be bothered trying to update using wii internet. However today my beautiful new pink Dell inspiron laptop arrived and here I am! So excited I might pass out.
Anyway, the point is Little Vampire is now up for sale on Amazon. On the UK site here and the US site here.
It says temporarily out of stock, but only because it is made to order. You can buy it anyway 
I’d very much appreciate it if anyone would give it a read. This is a very very big deal for me! Eleven years in the making, my book is finally out there for everyone to see…
Edit: unrelated, but I should mention I feel fantastic despite being far too tired for words. Update to come on new things!
Randomly inspired
September 8, 2009
Just a very quick update (my copy of Rufus Wainwright’s “Milwaukee At Last!!!” CD/DVD finally arrived and I must go watch it immediately). I don’t have much news except that today I had a random burst of inspiration for one of the books I’ve been working on (and admittedly getting bored of and shoving aside for a while) for about five years now. It was a moment kind of like in Stranger Than Fiction where Emma Thompson’s character sees the apple rolling along the road and realises exactly how to kill Harold Crick. By the way, if you haven’t seen it, I recommend it. Emma Thompson, Dustin Hoffman and Will Ferrell – what more could you want?!
So I’ve written a few notes and I will make some attempt at being vaguely organised.
But I am still thinking about Little Vampire. I know lots of people will love it, I just need to get more people to read it. That’s the difficulty – promoting it. But I’ll figure it out. Mostly people are waiting for it to be sold on Amazon, since it’ll be cheaper delivery to the UK. But never mind.
So I’m off to enjoy Rufus and a milkybar. I’m still hopelessly addicted to white chocolate.
Oh, and apparently my laptop is on it’s way. Soon enough I will have full internet access, rather than limited crappy slow Opera Wii-internet.
“Don’t yearn for the past, look forward to the future”
August 26, 2009
September is approaching at an alarming rate (seriously, I swear they made months longer when I was younger) so it’s as good a time as any for a fresh start. To make more of an effort in certain parts of my life and to try to live by the above quotation – which won’t be easy. I think one of my biggest problems might be my nostalgic tendencies – it has to be said that I do tend to live in the past, which can make the past and present become confused. Then, of course, the present becomes a past I haven’t really lived. With all of that, I’m embracing assertiveness! At least, I’m trying to. At work I’ve always been a bit of a doormat, so it’s no wonder they think they can do what they like with me. Well, not anymore. I’m not putting up with their nonsense just because I’m shy.
My dream in life ever since I wrote my first story (which was way back in Primary School – Primary Four i think, if not sooner) has always been to have a book published. In Primary Five I wrote a short story about a girl who was shipwrecked on a magical island (that’s all the detail I can remember! Must dig that out…) and my teacher, Miss Harvey, insisted on reading it to the class. I was mortified, until I realised everyone actually liked it. When I left Primary School to go to High School, Miss Harvey wrote a note in my yearbook – “remember me when you’re famous!” And I will, whether I make it or not. Now I have two books published, and I’m doing little about it. I had planned on sending Little Vampire to Borders once it was published. Almost a month later and I haven’t done a thing. It’s a mixture of laziness and cowardice, to be perfectly honest. But I will do it.
Plus, I have the beginnings of an idea for a new novel. A historical novel, set in one of my favourite time periods – but that’s all I’ll say for now. There’s a lot of research to be done, so I’ll need to focus on that.
It’s just typical that when I decide all of this I come down with a bad cold and end up going to bed as soon as I go home from work each night. Murphy’s law. Here’s hoping it goes away soon and I can get to work – apart from anything else, I’m tired of having a sore red nose, and being all clogged up doesn’t really help with the assertiveness much.
Anyway, the good news of the day? Big Brother is finally going to end, after one more series! This will free up about 200 hours apparently, and the money will be used to make new dramas and ‘other programmes’. The latter strikes an ominous chord, since it could mean more reality TV. Still, at least it’s not Big Brother! No offence to any fans, I’m just sick of people getting famous for being on it. It’s too easy for people to become a celebrity these days.
Well, time for soup and bed!
Website makeover!
August 6, 2009
So, a new design and a new start! I was getting loads of spam on my old blog, and I figured a new start was in order anyway. Since Little Vampire was published on Sunday I thought it’d be a good idea to sort everything out. Click on ‘About’ to see the new pages and such.
I’ve still to update some things, like the links on the left etc. Otherwise I’m pretty happy.
On holiday today and tomorrow. Work’s driving me insane so I needed this break. Off to visit my Gran in Fife tomorrow. Will be nice just to get away for a couple of days. I really need to find a new job but there doesn’t seem to be many to choose from, funnily enough!
Off to get a Chinese with Caragh. Being greedy 