I was just looking for an older post and wondered where it had vanished to. Then realised it is now March, so it's under a February list. Honestly! (sigh)It's March, where is the year going?

This is a nice sunny picture taken last March in Torquay, so I can remember what a sunny day looks like.

I'm regretting sending off my novel to a publisher last Nov as I really need to change
a few things, especially the last chapter. I don't suppose it matters because they only have the first three chapters. I just feel very amateurish, but I am, so I suppose that's ok. I've been meaning to do it since Jan and haven't touched it, too busy with short story submissions, I'm on a bit of a roll there, so I have to just go with it!

and another one

Another story back from PF. It took just 8 days. 8 days!!!
I am amazed. I wish all magazines were that quick.
This rejection said the story relied a shade too heavily on its plot. I will have another go, as I was advised a good while ago by Womagwriter..
Any feedback from magazine editors is a good thing, it's worth editing and re submitting. So, I will add that to my to do list.
Am also going to enter The Last Laugh competition at spikethecat
I'm feeling brave...Will submit today. Or tomorrow. Maybe just another check over...

Giving up chocolate

Hmm, that was the plan. Four days, it was going well, said I didn't miss it. Then I got a thumping headache that lasted for two whole days. Withdrawal. So for medical reasons have just eaten 5 werthers chocolates, the new ones, mmmm. Headache gone. Oh dear, perhaps I shall wean myself off slowly this time.

A nice surprise

I received my complimentary copy of the People's Friend this morning, with my story in!
Yeah! I'm so pleased, it looks really nice with the drawing they've added. I didn't know how long it would be until publication, so I'm really happy, it's only been about three months since acceptance.
There are also a few names I recognise sharing the pages, which is great, I wouldn't have known them if it wasn't for the blogging!
Thanks again to everyone for your encouragment! x

Kitty

On a completely different subject, this is a drawing of one of my kitties, she's a crazy lady. She's busy chasing something invisible around my living room!