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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, 18 March 2013

I've Made Up My Mind

Cerys is much better after her Tonsillitis and has gone back to school today.

So, the story I was debating where to send, either TABFF or the Australian magazine That's Life Fast Fiction.  I have decided, after much deliberation, to submit to TABFF.  I haven't ruled out the Australian market but I need to do a little more research and write a new story tailored specifically for them.  That's not to say it will be full of Australian cliche's (G'day Mate) but there are certain things that have a different name/meaning there.  I want to create a good impression.  I have read comments from magazine editors commenting on writers (not by name) who obviously haven't bothered to research their market.  I am not going to be one of those.

Anyhow, on the back boiler there a three more stories waiting to be shaped, moulded and twisted into shape.  It's not a simple case of choosing one to get on with - the story chooses its time.  In other words it stomps around in my head demanding I spend time with it.

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