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Writing About Writing About Writing 30

Part 30 of an intermittent series where I read or re-read the writing books on my shelf to see if they’re worth keeping. See previous part here and Index of all books here. Quick health update – taking some time to get used to pacing as energy still seems to be poor. As per modus operandi I’ve read or amContinue reading “Writing About Writing About Writing 30”

I said Hey, What’s Going On?

4 Non-Blondes reference there for those of us who remember the 90’s. I’ve just been for another blood test, PA goes hand in hand with other intolerances and deficiencies so they’re testing me for various things. I am still coming to terms with adding yet another chronic health condition to the ones I was alreadyContinue reading “I said Hey, What’s Going On?”

Writing About Writing About Writing 29

Part 29 of an intermittent series where I read or re-read the writing books on my shelf to see if they’re worth keeping. See previous part here and Index of all books here. So – time to dust this off I guess. I haven’t read much since #28 so will be doing a bit of a reset. I have, though,Continue reading “Writing About Writing About Writing 29”

I would have gotten away with it if it wasn’t for…

OK so it’s been a while. And there’s a reason for that. One that was not at all obvious until a random blood test revealed the true culprit. Random letter number combination? No, Vitamin B12 deficiency. I have pernicious anemia (means it’s not diet related – my lovely autoimmunity has found another target) – andContinue reading “I would have gotten away with it if it wasn’t for…”

Writing About Writing About Writing 28

Part 28 of an intermittent series where I read or re-read the writing books on my shelf to see if they’re worth keeping. See previous part here and Index of all books here. So I haven’t yet done the Year of Buying NO Books and a Climb Mount TBR challenge blog, which I said would be in January. I have for the pastContinue reading “Writing About Writing About Writing 28”

That’s a wrap

I no longer go in for long posts on what I did or didn’t do in the year – maybe next year I’ll keep better records? I did publish a book, so that was nice: I also read 123 books – which is about average for me. – 40 by women, 11 by people ofContinue reading “That’s a wrap”

Writing About Writing About Writing 27

Part 27 of an intermittent series where I read or re-read the writing books on my shelf to see if they’re worth keeping. See previous part here and Index of all books here. And suddenly it’s December and there’s a bunch of books I’ve read but neglected to blog about… Kae Tempest’s On Connection was a short book about suddenlyContinue reading “Writing About Writing About Writing 27”

Back on the horse?

I’ve had many kind words about my last post, about being lost in a labyrinth of my own making. Thanks to everyone who’s commented or commiserated. But it’s time to get back on the horse. I’ve submitted one piece of nonfiction to which I got a fabulous response (it’ll appear in a book at someContinue reading “Back on the horse?”

Lost in a labyrinth of my own making

I’ve been asked to write a couple of pieces of nonfiction. At one time it was my deepest desire to be the kind of writer that people invited to produce work rather than endlessly chase submissions. But I find that now these invites have caught me unawares and, worse, feeling like an imposter. I’ve notContinue reading “Lost in a labyrinth of my own making”

Writing About Writing About Writing 26

Part 26 of an intermittent series where I read or re-read the writing books on my shelf to see if they’re worth keeping. See previous part here and Index of all books here. It’s been a while since I’ve done an update (whispers – 6 months!) on this ongoing task. It seems like the books on the shelf have bredContinue reading “Writing About Writing About Writing 26”