Just a quickie...

I'm 10,000 words into Airtight. The story is coming together well and I'm pleased I've decided to write in the third person interspersed with first person journal entries. It makes for very interesting reading and will be a pivotal part to the conclusion of the story. I may even leave the reader on a cliffhanger... I've not made my mind up yet! That's what I love about writing. You can literally do anything you want!

This week has also seen me proof reading the finished, designed pages of my new magazine column and breast cancer screening article. It reminded me of the days I used to work on magazines and seems weird being the person being asked to approve their work rather than me asking others for their approval! The first issue of Queen Bee is due to hit the shelves in June. I wish the ladies behind it loads of luck. I'm sure it will be a major hit!

Oh no. Chat over. The dog has hijacked my lap / keyboard again. Which means it's cuddles then walkies. Bloody dog :)

Competitions and Stuff

It seems as though I haven't updated my blog for months! I've been very busy finalising my entries for this years The Bridport Prize and at last I've submitted my work; a flash fiction piece and a 5000 word short story. I am very pleased with them both and will be over the moon to be shortlisted, let alone to win. With so many entries each year, however, I'm not holding my breath!!

I've completed the synopsis and plot line for book number three, working title Airtight. I had a flash of inspiration during the night this week and came up with the most brilliant book title. Of course, when I woke up properly I couldn't remember it and still can't so I'm feeling a little bit frustrated! It's at times like these when I need to keep a notebook by my bed...

I am extremely excited about writing this book. I was going to write a children's book instead and put Airtight on hold but I can't. The storyline is niggling away inside me like a parasitic worm and I've got an overwhelming desire to get it down on paper – just as I did when I bumped into my 'ghost' behind the village church and the seed was set for the storyline that developed into The Charm :)

So this weekend I shall put the wheels in motion. Exciting times! I'm definitely at my happiest when I'm living in a literary dream world :)

Tracy x