For the first time ever I’ve committed to NaNoWriMo and in so doing have joined the hordes of the suddenly antisocial as we attempt to write as many words as possible over the next 31 days. My goals are modest. I’m aiming for 10,000 words by November 31st.
Here’s a quick glimpse into the novel that I’m writing …
Read MoreAs you can see, Bliss was a real dog. In fact, she was a Red Setter who lived on a farm in Badgingarra (yes that’s a real place - google it - middle of nowhere, Western Australia). Bliss was a very beloved part of the family, but she was different to the working dogs - Chip and Boot. Boot was an awarding winning sheepdog - he was fast and smart and obedient and also a really sweet dog. Chip was his son (chip off the ole’ block; or Boot as it turns out). I actually feel a bit guilty that I’ve used his name to create a not-so-nice character. That’s a little unfair don’t you think?
Read MoreI’ve been a bit homesick this week and I’m not normally the homesick type of person. I’ve spent the last 20 years living apart from family and only ever felt homesick after a big event (such as a 21st birthday, an illness or a wedding). This week though, I got a bit teary and sad. Maybe it’s because I’m so far away? San Jose California is, after-all, about as far away from Perth Western Australia as I can be. So I decided to let my family know that I was thinking of them and made these cute little cards to send home.
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