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Posted on July 30, 2022

There is probably no civilised way to run my business in the summer holidays.

I should stop doing mind maps and setting up kanban boards, and embrace the hubbub. This week’s takeaways: avoid complex geometry in our cover designs – stick to trees; remember…

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Posted on June 11, 2022

Deep work and the girl

I have about 12 hours per week for deep work. For me, this includes writing, editing, and email pitching/ asking people for something. I can do more for a big…

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Posted on May 21, 2022

Shotgun and parenting

Our eldest went to look round Southampton University this week. He was quite impressed. But then I pointed out, that if he went there, we could pop in on our…

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Posted on February 26, 2022

Half-term: to yell or not to yell, that is the problem.

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…

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Posted on February 5, 2022

Tumble-driers, novel middles and a kanban board.

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).…

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Posted on January 8, 2022January 8, 2022

A requiem to mince pies and a to-do list for my novel.

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)…

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Posted on December 4, 2021

A doggy miracle.

I think I’ve just experienced a miracle, which answers my theological question of the week. Was it reasonable to get my church group to pray my 11 1/2-year-old dog didn’t…

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Posted on October 23, 2021

Is this the end of the confessional blog?

Let’s be honest, it’s easier to write a confessional blog, if you have something to confess. For a moment, thinking over this week, I was concerned. As long-term readers will…

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