Thought I'd stop by and say hello. It's been quite a while!

A series of impulsive decisions and general chaos have lead the hubby and myself back home to New Zealand, where, to the delight of our families, we've resolved to put down roots and generally do what normal people do. Y'know, dog, car, working fridge... the usual sort of normal stuff.

Unfortunately, we've found ourselves in the thick of 10 to 12-hour work days and an endless stream of Things To Do. Doesn't leave...

I've not been around much, and may not be for a while. Time is yet again in short supply in this house - for me at least, (my husband is a whole other story right now!)

After my previous impression of a headless chicken, with your support I calmed down, and did what I need to do. Am now registered with the HMRC, and received my exemption certificate yesterday, which means I don't need to pay National Insurance until next year, unless of course I somehow manage to earn lots in the...

I like books.

I know that sounds like an utterly redundant statement, me posting this on a SF/F literature site, but stick with me on this.

I don't just mean I like to read stories, although I do. I mean that I actually love the physical paper and ink object that is a book. There's something about seeing a shelf full of those little bound blocks of imagination captured and made solid that just brings a smile to my face. It brings to mind memories of happy hours spent...

Okay, so I live in a leafy cul-de-sac in Blyth. Picture the scene 15-20 300K 4-5 bedroom detached houses built around 1980.

Most of the neighbours are retired and have lived here since the estate was built. Suddenly a year ago Compo-heathen moves in with his family. Cos I was spackered with my accident. I remained inside the house for 4 months.

Once I started walking the net curtains started to twitch and the Beige Virus started to gestate in their eyes.
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Sometimes as a writer, I tend to focus on one sense, and focus on that entirely. It is easy to write visually, and frankly that is how most media feeds us; be it TV, movie, computer, or even books.

Thinking about how, and why adjectives can improve writing; the focus will be on descriptions, that are not visual in nature.

"Because... that is the crutch upon which we lean."

This post will be on Kudzu. In the south, this invasive species is...