Category Archives: Bonnie

Why I’ve Got My Head Down (and my mouth shut!)

Posted on February 15, 2023 by blogaboutwriting

Sorry my posts are few-and-far-between-ish at the moment. It’s not lack of desire, it’s lack of time. As I’ve probably told you a million times (and I’m starting to bore myself now), I have a deadline of 17th March to … Continue reading →

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It’s Snowtime!

Posted on December 12, 2022 by blogaboutwriting

Hello! Do you have snow? We woke to quite a dumping of the white stuff yesterday morning, which was a shock as it hadn’t been on my radar. It all looks lovely, of course (well, until It starts turning slushy) … Continue reading →

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Autumn Vibes

Posted on September 2, 2022 by blogaboutwriting

You’ve probably noticed it’s September! And I’ve definitely got that ‘back to school’ feeling. You too? I’ve had a few weeks of summer R&R (much needed!) and now I have to get back to work. We still have the builders … Continue reading →

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I Am Back!

Posted on May 12, 2022 by blogaboutwriting

Hello! I can’t believe I’ve been away for almost a month! (I don’t mean away in some exotic place – I wish – but ‘away from the blog’). I have been working on novel #2 – the notoriously difficult one … Continue reading →

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A Turn Up For the Books, as The Books Turn Up

Posted on February 20, 2022 by blogaboutwriting

One day last week a parcel arrived and I opened it in a distracted way and when I spotted what was inside, I yelled, “Oh my God!” and closed the box flap again and composed myself for a few seconds … Continue reading →

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Workaholic? I wish!

Posted on July 23, 2021 by blogaboutwriting

Last Saturday I attended the RNA’s annual conference (on Zoom) and the first of many excellent talks was an interview with best-selling novelist Dinah Jefferies, on ‘Building Writers’ Resilience’. Dinah, by the way, didn’t start writing until she was 60 … Continue reading →

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Book Giveaway (Nicci French) & A Couple of Competitions

Posted on June 10, 2021 by blogaboutwriting

Nicci French Giveaway I am reading (the hardback version of) ‘House of Correction’ by the fabulous duo Nicci French and it’s brilliant. One of those books that you just can’t wait to get back to. It’s about a woman who … Continue reading →

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Oh, Olive!

Posted on April 26, 2021 by blogaboutwriting

Just dropping by – quickly – to say hello, as I am supposed to be working, as you may remember. Aagh, not panicking at all. The weather here’s gorgeous – I hope it is with you too – and on … Continue reading →

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Easter: The Goodies & The ‘Baddies’

Posted on April 6, 2021 by blogaboutwriting

Look what just arrived in the post! Lucky me, I won two of Helen Matthews‘ books (‘Lies Behind the Ruin’ and ‘After Leaving The Village’) AND a lovely jubbly Easter Egg in a giveaway on her newsletter. Interestingly, ‘After Leaving … Continue reading →

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In Which I Wish I’d Done Joe Wicks’ Workouts

Posted on July 23, 2020 by blogaboutwriting

Things are gradually opening up a bit, don’t you think? The hairdresser has finally been to this house! BUT, for Bonnie the dog, not me. I’ve got an appointment but it’s not until 11th August. Aagh! We have had friends … Continue reading →

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