Pathological editing syndrome.
07.04 I spent six or seven hours this week writing a single email. It went to more than one person, but it was the same one. Did I need to…
writer and seeker of school ties
07.04 I spent six or seven hours this week writing a single email. It went to more than one person, but it was the same one. Did I need to…
Rachel and I have three people’s novels to edit at the moment. There are contracts to negotiate, a tax return due, and this week I had a podcast to prepare…
It’s been half term this week. I only have my second-born’s word for it that he’s been revising for his mock exams. On Tuesday, I found him head under the…
We have ‘snow days’ in Britain, but for the first time, the children are off school because of the wind. Unfortunately for them, COVID means teachers have wised up about…
Lots of things going on this week: We went out to a French restaurant to celebrate our 19th wedding anniversary. I am a fan of cream-based cuisine (and my husband).…
I have never managed the work-life balance thing. Complicated Christmas holidays, a deadline for one of our authors, the need to catch up with my own work after that, and…
Almost back into routine. Phew. Sort of. There is something nice about the holidays after Christmas: most of the benefits (pretty lights, mince pies, and hot chocolate, time with family)…
Three of my favourite things that would surprise younger me… Teenagers I used to be terrified of them, even when I was one myself. But they are far less intimidating…