Such a disaster with the change in the clocks!! For some reason (best known to Hubby) the alarm went off and we got up at 4:30 am and we didn't catch on until after we had both showered. Needless to say we were not impressed but decided to stay up anyway.
Tonight is a social night at the amazing Watford Writers and I have given myself a flash fiction task - 500 words with a spooky theme. Finished that by lunchtime so I am ready for tonight. I am not saying it's a masterpeice but I do want to enter into the spirit of things.
The postman has proved he is not an endangered species by posting something through the letterbox today - BUT it was just a pizza menu. Come on DVLA and TABFF the suspense is killing me.
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.
Monday, 31 October 2011
Friday, 28 October 2011
Frantic Friday
Went swimming with daughter no. 2 as planned and then rushed home to give my NAWG entry the final tweaks. Really I should have done all this at the start of the week but somehow my week didn't pan out quite as I expected. Anyway, my NAWG entry is now sat in a big white sack at the post office waiting to be delivered. Let's hope the postman who delivers that isn't the same postman who blatanty refuses to put anything through my letter box. Yes, you guessed it NO post again.
I am off out tonight with a friend of mine. Nothing wild just all girls together, I mean what could possibly happen? Could be a story there?
I am planning to take things easy on the writing front this weekend after my heavy week. I fancy curling up with a cup of hot chocolate, daughter no. 2 (as no.1) is away and watching a good old Christmas film.
I am off out tonight with a friend of mine. Nothing wild just all girls together, I mean what could possibly happen? Could be a story there?
I am planning to take things easy on the writing front this weekend after my heavy week. I fancy curling up with a cup of hot chocolate, daughter no. 2 (as no.1) is away and watching a good old Christmas film.
Thursday, 27 October 2011
Thoughtful Thursday
I was in the shop today and we were really busy we even sold two wedding dresses! Okay, they were for fancy dress Halloween parties but a sale is a sale - and it all helps the hospice.
Minimal amount of work done on the creative front today. By the time I got back from the shop and had a wrap for my luch I just couldn't muster up any enthusiasm to be creative.
As Im sure you have guessed already there was NO post again today. I think I might lay in wait for Postie in the morning just to see if he is ignoring our house!
Hubby got paid today so I will be off swimming tomorrow with daughter 2 (9 yrs) and she is really excited about it. I will do my best to squeeze myself into my costume and quickly submerge myself into the pool before panic takes hold.
Minimal amount of work done on the creative front today. By the time I got back from the shop and had a wrap for my luch I just couldn't muster up any enthusiasm to be creative.
As Im sure you have guessed already there was NO post again today. I think I might lay in wait for Postie in the morning just to see if he is ignoring our house!
Hubby got paid today so I will be off swimming tomorrow with daughter 2 (9 yrs) and she is really excited about it. I will do my best to squeeze myself into my costume and quickly submerge myself into the pool before panic takes hold.
Wednesday, 26 October 2011
Wicked Wednesday
Worked most of the day on my entry for the NAWG competition and I am really pleased with it. I am hoping it will stand out from the other entries as the subject matter is unusual.
Alas. (I should find another word), NO post for me again today. I am telling myself that no news is good news but it is so frustrating waiting to hear from the DVLA. I know it will be a while before I hear back from TABFF but that doesn't stop me dreaming about seeing my name in print.
I have started a small pad of ideas for short stories so I don't forget the idea's because sometimes they pop into my head at the strangest of times. Like today, I was sitting in the doctors waiting room reading a gardening magazine which was about three years old when a brilliant idea for a story popped into my head. Thankfully I had my little pink notepad with me and jotted it down before it could slip away. Im sure the elderly lady opposite me thought I was making notes on her hat which had seen better days.
Alas. (I should find another word), NO post for me again today. I am telling myself that no news is good news but it is so frustrating waiting to hear from the DVLA. I know it will be a while before I hear back from TABFF but that doesn't stop me dreaming about seeing my name in print.
I have started a small pad of ideas for short stories so I don't forget the idea's because sometimes they pop into my head at the strangest of times. Like today, I was sitting in the doctors waiting room reading a gardening magazine which was about three years old when a brilliant idea for a story popped into my head. Thankfully I had my little pink notepad with me and jotted it down before it could slip away. Im sure the elderly lady opposite me thought I was making notes on her hat which had seen better days.
Tuesday, 25 October 2011
Typing Tuesday
Today has been a really good day for me. I have finished my short story (at last) I will now put it to one side until the end of the week before I review it once more then I can decided where to send it.
I started work on my entry for the NAWG competiton and managed just over 2000 words. It is not my usual style but then I think it's good to dip your toe into different waters occasionally. I need to finish it and have it sent off for Thursday. This will be the first competition (apart from watford writers) I have entered in quite some time. Hence leaving things to the last minute.
And what news from the postman? Nothing, not even a bill or any junk mail. Fingers crossed for tomorrow.
I started work on my entry for the NAWG competiton and managed just over 2000 words. It is not my usual style but then I think it's good to dip your toe into different waters occasionally. I need to finish it and have it sent off for Thursday. This will be the first competition (apart from watford writers) I have entered in quite some time. Hence leaving things to the last minute.
And what news from the postman? Nothing, not even a bill or any junk mail. Fingers crossed for tomorrow.
Monday, 24 October 2011
Mighty Monday pt 2
Alas - no post today. The postman walked straight past without a glance.
A pretty slow day today as the children are on half term and I am still feeling below parr. Had a mooch around the net and found a few competitions I might enter. It's good practice to meet deadlines and a challenege in itself. As soon as I haved decided which one(s) to enter I will be sure to let you know.
I have decided to miss Watford Writers tonight as my head feels like it is stuffed with cotton wool and it is such an effort to think clearly.
I think an early night could be a good idea to get me back on my feet. I may have to record 'Young Apprentice' I love Alan Sugar.
A pretty slow day today as the children are on half term and I am still feeling below parr. Had a mooch around the net and found a few competitions I might enter. It's good practice to meet deadlines and a challenege in itself. As soon as I haved decided which one(s) to enter I will be sure to let you know.
I have decided to miss Watford Writers tonight as my head feels like it is stuffed with cotton wool and it is such an effort to think clearly.
I think an early night could be a good idea to get me back on my feet. I may have to record 'Young Apprentice' I love Alan Sugar.
Wobbly Weekend
A quick catch up for those of you (if any) thought I had dropped of the planet at the weekend. Was I away on a romantic weekend in Paris or Rome? A weekend at a top Spa? Retails Therapy? No such luck. I will spare you all the details but I was under the weather - I spent most of Saturday in bed. Enough detail. I will be back later to give you a full account of 'Mighty Monday'.
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