People. They make the world go round, don’t they? I adore meeting new people and what better way than to do so through the medium of writing?
While writing is part of our everyday through form-filling, emails and texting, don’t you sometimes find yourself creating stories from something? Or nothing? Perhaps a scene unfolding through the windscreen while sat in your car, or a journey taken by a stranger in a dream you wake from? Strings of words appear in my mind; plots and twists, creating worlds which need exploring.
I have joined the Romantic Novelists Association and have somehow secured one of only 300 places on their New Writers Scheme for 2018. I can submit a manuscript (ideally around 80-90,000 words) by August, but earlier if possible … so should you choose to jump aboard and watch me progress, procrastinate, spend time on ‘other projects’ will you do me one favour? Shout and remind me I should be working on my WIP 🥂
I love the art of writing. When I was a teenager I even loved to buy a new fountain pen and quality paper to go with it. I would clear the desk of all ballpoint pens (riff raff) and push all homework away from sight (ghastly, even if necessary) in order that the new pen and paper would not be disturbed in their first outing.
The spoken word, then in ink but now mostly on a keyboard can entertain and educate, make us laugh and cry. If you read any of my posts here then I hope you leave entertained, educated or amused.
March update. 20,000 words down …. only another 60,000 to go … are you having a laugh????
You will definitely do it! Please let us all know where we can obtain a copy after it’s published. — John
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😱🙈☺️💫🥂 your words drive me on and encourage me to tell the story inside my head (I actually woke this morning with another thread of a possible twist linked with ancient Sicily- where the hell am I going with this?! 🤣)
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20k better than nothing. You’re on your way!
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You’re right … but then I think of the words I’ve typed in blogs now over 50,000!!!!
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Wow.
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Exactly!! 🤣🙈 imagine those on the WIP! I’d be practically finished!!
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Always great to see a good ‘About’ page. It seems that you are destined to be a writer, and though I don’t read romantic fiction, I wish you happiness and success. Thanks for following my blog too.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Thank you for reading and taking the time to comment.
I’m not I do either!!
But joining the RNA this year gives me the drive and push to complete my manuscript as there is the guarantee of a profressional ‘read’ from August onwards. I fear my word will be way to dark for them ….
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Your passion for writing is palpable and inspiring!
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Oh good – I’m thrilled that comes through. Sometimes I wonder if what I babble on about it worth continuing with, but I do so love writing. And more importantly, I feel empty when I’m not doing it 😬
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Same here. Writing keeps me inspired (and sane, hehe!).
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So pleased to be sharing or journeys 🌹🥂
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Glad that have met you today Viola, you have such a open and positive personality.
And you say you like laughing…a lot. So do I, it is such a good feeling.
Hope we see more of each other.
miriam
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What a lovely message to read just before bedtime 🌸
Thrilled to meet you too… thank you for taking time to read my ramblings and commenting ☺️
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Best wishes with your blogging and writing adventures Viola. You seem to be off to a good start. Blessings, Brad
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Brad, this is most kind .. to find you took the time to have a little read and comment. I really appreciate it .. 🥂
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You’re most welcome. 🙂
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writing has always been my salvation. welcome!
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Iikewise .. hope 2018 is a good year for you
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Nice reception? Lovely stuff.
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Can you please check whether a pingback works which I just placed in a late post .. 👌🏼
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Enjoying your bog 🙂
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Oh good!!!
Nothing techno here for your brain cells to juggle with .. but perhaps a little rambling or two.
Glad you’ve found me 🥂
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Hahaha. No i am also a social person. If i am a technical that doesn’t mean i can see and read other post 😊
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Phew .. I do hope I can make you laugh ..
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Yup
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HNY. To cut a cliche short.
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Looks like you’re off to a fine start, Viola… Glad to be part of it! 🙂
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Thank you lovely!
It’s fun here …. :))
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You have such a nice introduction here…so inviting. Pleasure to meet you and look forward to following your journey. 😊
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Thank you …
I am so enjoying dipping my toes in and watching the ripple effect …
hopefully people will like what they read, whichever direction my brain chooses to dance.
Excuse me – I’ve a black lace to read 😂😂
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Yes, your ripples are delightful…☺️Looking forward to your dance of words and more in 2018.✨
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Really??? Is my Skype working that well?? Hahahahahahahahah a
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What an entertaining “about” page. I love the idea that you did not want your new pen and paper to be distracted by ball point pens and homework. Wonderful! And I also love your view that a blog or blogging is an interesting “porthole” to another world. Like Alice falling down the rabbit hole to wonderland.
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Thank you Anne…
Having read some truly inspiring ‘about’ or ‘home’ pages on other blog sites, writing something that stands out is hard!
But I think speaking truthfully from our own experiences, is a sure way to stay authentic and authenticity is usually very readable. I have had horses in my life for over 20 years so your posts are particularly interesting to me xx
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I’m delighted to hear you have horses in your life and i lookf forward to reading more from you.
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Thank you Anne x
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am much enjoying your lovely new site – wishing you joy & success here 🙂
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What a lovely message to wake up to… bless you for taking the time to comment! I wish you a relaxed end to 2017 and an exciting start to 2018!
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I’m so glad to meet you here! I also love to write little flashes of life for my ‘blog.’ And a story here and there. B L O G – a silly name for a wonderful way to meet others through our writing.
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So agree … I’ve only been ‘here’ since October this year and apart from going blind from too many hours staring at my phone, I’m loving connecting with writers and lovers of life and the spoken word. Looking forward to chatting again! x
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