It was back in the shop today and despite the cold conditions we were quite busy. We had a record day for donations and the tea was plentiful. As predicted a day in the shop did me the world of good and made me realise that my troubles from yesterday were really not that bad.
I checked the Peter Barry Blog today and there are now 10 shortlisted stories there, if mine is not there tomorrow then I need to accept I have not been placed. If that is the case, I promise to pick myself up put it down to experience and maybe even submit the story to a magazine.
After this afternoon's school run I was looking forward to a quiet and cosy night in, that was until Lisa arrived home. She reminded me that it was her Six Form Open Evening and would I go with her, of course I said yes and mentally waved bye-bye to my cosy night. Having said that the subjects that the kids are offered these days are so different from my time in school. Apart from the usual Maths,Science, English Lit and History they also have the chance to study Psychology, Sociology, Philosophy and even Travel & Tourism. Such wonderful choices makes me wish I had my time over again.
About Me
- Rae Argent
- A fiction writer and mum to three great kids, also lucky enough to be married to the man of my dreams. In spite of that mushy comment I do not write flowery romance - I like a nice helping of real life grit in my work. I have a Diploma in Literature & Creative Writing from The Open University and remain a member of the wonderful Watford Writers, despite moving on several times. I am a big fan of Swanwick Writers Summer School which has taught me a great deal and where I have made many great friends. I have yet to reach the dizzy heights of becoming a published superstar but will continue to send my work out into the world.
I like your attitude about your story. How boring it would seem to kids these days if they had the choices we were given all those years ago! Stay positive :-) (I am doing my best to do the same)
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