October 14, 2005
Call me crazy, but...
I have just signed up for the National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo; I know, it's a stupid name) even though I'm flying out on the 21st rather than the 29th as originally planned. But, hey, by then I figure I'm...Read this update
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July 27, 2005
Writing Woes
One week and one day to go to Worldcon, 4 months membership of my writers' group and I have achieved nothing: 1 story iced because it is crap (and I didn't even think of the ending, John did. But it...Read this update
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March 16, 2005
Why write SF?
I have just finished the first draft of my story. It has taken over two months, is total crap and doesn't make the point that I am trying to bring across. (Can you say that? —This just goes to show...Read this update
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March 08, 2005
I've joined the critters!
You know how it goes... I have been struggling with that blasted SF story for over 2 weeks now and I just can't get to grips with it. Any excuse will do (this is referred to as 'cat hoovering' by...Read this update
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October 20, 2004
No money, no way
I am out of money and out of words. I am stuck with my writing. There are still three deadlines outstanding:...Read this update
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October 14, 2004
Plans for Portugal
I spent most of the afternoon exploring my options for my birthday-trip in November. Basically these are two-fold: Head south to Morocco via Gibraltar or explore Portugal. Both options are constrained by time (15 days) and budget. The former is...Read this update
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August 22, 2004
Exposure on Eopinions
Eopinions is a good site for gaining exposure -- they are ranked 932 in the Alexa ratings! Its a review site, but their reviews include travel....Read this update
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August 08, 2004
My first big break?
Look what I found in my e-mail when I got back to my computer after a week away -- a reply from travelerstales.com!...Read this update
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July 15, 2004
Eye Books Traveler's Tales
I am slowly coming to my senses. In my hand, I am holding a fat padded envelope John has brought with him when he came to pick me up. I have been waiting for this little package....Read this update
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June 07, 2004
Publish and be Damned (II)
I am seriously thinking about serialising "The Whales of Trincomalee" as an e-book....Read this update
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May 08, 2004
Publish and be Damned?
Is self-publishing really such a bad idea? Consider the treatment new authors receive from both publishers and agents. Are you really prepared to wait for years before you place your manuscript?...Read this update
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