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A day in the life of a part-time writer.
Cristina ABOUT ME, BLOG, WRITING 2
The alarm clock goes off. 5.30 a.m. I really need another 10 more minutes of sleep (well at least a couple more hours to be honest). I struggle to peep open my eyes and not to fall back into slumber again. Somehow, I loosen myself from the warm bed covers and reach for my housecoat as I fumble to put my slippers on in the dark. I make my way down the dark corridor and amaze myself on a daily basis that, up until now at least, I manage to make my way down the darkened stairs in my sleep-like trance without tripping and landing headfirst on the marble floor (carpet would at least cushion my landing, but I live in Southern Spain where you only have a carpet on the floor if it’s red and have royalty coming).
Valentine’s day. You either love it or…
Cristina ABOUT ME, BLOG, LIFESTYLE 0
So it’s coming up to that time of the year again. St Valentine’s day. For some, a day to just crawl under the the duvet and hide. For others a day to proclaim their love to the four corners of the world. The feast actually originated as a Western Christian liturgical feast day honouring one or more early saints named Valentinus, and is recognized as a significant cultural and commercial celebration in many regions around the world, although it is NOT a public holiday in any country. So why do we all go mad on this day? For better or for worse, there is always a buzz around St Valentine’s day. I could understand it if we actually had the day off work!!
The reality is, each year in Britain, we spend around £503m on cards, flowers, chocolates and other gifts for Valentine’s Day. Traditionally these were sent anonymously, but nowadays we often make it clear who is sending each ‘Valentine’. (After all you’re not going to spend a bomb on expensive gifts and let someone else get the credit for it!) More
Q & A with Author Sue Barnard.
Cristina INTERVIEWS, WRITING 0
Today is a special day. Not only am I interviewing my first blog guest, but I’m also interviewing a very talented author and editor. Someone I’ve had the pleasure to work with over the last few months, and who has become more than just a writing colleague. Please welcome Sue Barnard.
Hi, Cristina, and thank you for inviting me to your blog. I feel especially honoured to be your very first guest!
Sue, your next novel NEVER ON SATURDAY will be released through Crooked Cat Books very soon, on the 9th February. This is your fourth novel, I believe. Could you summarise your latest work in just a few words?
A young French woman comes to North Wales as a postgraduate student of history and folklore, hoping to escape from her troubled past and build a new life. But she is hiding a dark and terrible secret which threatens to ruin her future…
HOW TO GET YOUR BOOK PUBLISHED
From writing: “The End.” to seeing your novel published.
So you’ve finished your novel and have typed those magical words that read “The End.” Congratulations, get the Prosecco out and pop that cork!
If you haven’t finished yet, and feel a bit stuck, please feel free to comment below with your dilemma, and I’ll quite happily try and give you some advice. More