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No cafes to read or write in, so you’ll be seeing a lot more of my writing space at home I’m afraid.
Today I cleaned it up a bit, more in stories if your interested and I included a small video of my favourite quote from Ira Glass about the writing process.
It ends with him saying ‘you’ve just gotta fight your way through’ and seemed pretty apt for the time’s we’re living in. 💪
Hope your having a good weekend wherever you’re reading this from. Sending love. x .
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It’s difficult to put a caption together these days. I like to keep Instagram as my happy place, something a little separate from reality but how can I waffle on about writing or books with so much going on?
What’s the right way to do social media in times like these?
I have no idea.
But I hope you’re safe. I hope you’re doing ok. And I hope you have a good book to keep you company 💕💕
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YOU ARE DOING GREAT
Just in case no one told you that today, you are. Stay safe and stay home ❤️
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It’s a low budget film or poorly written novel.
The plot is unbelievable, the main characters are unlikeable and the pacing is all off.
And then you remember it’s neither, it’s the new normal, we’re living it and the best thing to do is to stop trying to make sense of it or try and work out the ending.
However, I’ve spoken to more friends and family members today via technology than ever before. I’ve got homeschooling ideas that I’m looking forward to and I have books. There is always books.
Tell me how you’re coping loves x .
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Like you all probably are, I’m in several WhatsApp and Messenger chats.
All different groups of people, all from different areas of my life, but lately they’ve been united in their messages.
Memes feature heavily in these group chats, as do amusing videos and screenshots of funny posts and tweets.
But what’s really lovely, is that the overriding shared theme in every group is that of support.
All offering love and words of comfort to each other and I’m taking refuge in that.
It’s like the groups, on and offline that’ve sprung up looking out for the vulnerable. The strangers getting together to help other strangers.
In times like this, it’s so very easy to panic and feel alone, but theses past days have shown me we’re anything but. 💕 .
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I feel like I’ve been cold for about a year.

Last night I was watching some show on TV and it was summer, people were wearing shorts with tanned skin with no gloves or hats or scarves and I found myself just staring at it all greedily.
Envious of their care free fashion and general warmth when outside.

And that’s when I realised that this has felt like THE LONGEST WINTER ever.
Hoping you’re keeping warm wherever you are and here’s hoping for a spot of sunshine soon. .
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Someone told me today exactly what a virus is and if it ‘mutates’ we’re all doomed.
Someone else told me that what’s happening is actually written down in a novel by Dean Koontz, and for the people in that novel things did not work out well.
So in light of all this bad news, I’m rewatching old films and reading comforting books. You? .
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It was back to the routine this week for us and I’ve been playing catch-up. Work in the day and then home to edit/rewrite at least two thousand words.
Suffice to say it’s only Wednesday and I’m a strange sort of tired. Like energetic with everything but simultaneously exhausted, does that even make sense?
But anyway, two things I need to talk to you about. The first is The Stranger on Netflix and in particular Jennifer Saunders. She is brilliant in it. I love her even more for seeing her in this show, have you seen? And no spoilers please, because I’m only just into it.
The second is desks.
I’m in desperate need of a new, nice looking desk to write on and organise all my notes. Any recommendations? .
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It’s been half term here and between childcare, work and writing/editing, I’m pretty glad it’s Friday.
Also, weather has been atrocious the whole week with no sign of improvement.
So tonight I’m starting a new book and so looking forward to it.
I’ve heard great things. As I’m still working on my own book, it’s not fiction, but all about Lady Glenconner, Lady in Waiting to Princess Margaret and I’m hoping it’s full of drama and glamour.
I’ll keep you posted if it’s any good.
What you reading? .
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Storm Dennis was here yesterday. In the afternoon it started raining and did not stop for hours - roads were flooded and cars abandoned.
We expected more of the same today, but it was surprisingly calm here, so we headed out to take a hike and get some fresh air. More in stories if you want a look. Hope everyone has managed to stay safe. The weather has been interesting lately hasn’t it? .
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Look at this little bunch of loveliness. It’s angel wings done in macrame by my talented friend @woodenwonderscrafts
Out of the blue, she gave me and some of my other friends one each as gifts and we were all blown away by them.
It made me realise a few things, firstly that getting a surprise gift is just as much fun as an adult as it was as a kid.
Secondly, that gifts made from the heart are truly special and thirdly, her business selling these is going to be a big hit.
She’ll be opening an online shop (I think) soon, so get your orders in early.
Anyway, just wanted to share her talent and also boast a bit I suppose, because the last time I got a unexpected gift around valentines was when I was twelve and the paper boy left a small teddy outside our front door.
Happy valentines all! ❤️
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I’ve started this caption three times trying to tell you something that I just can’t articulate.
So, I’ll tell you this instead: I’m struggling finding a good caption.
I’m distracted with my novel writing, distracted by the storm that still rages outside and distracted trying to work out why the vegetable stir fry I just had tasted so much better than usual.
I know, riveted aren’t you? 🙈
Hopefully my head won’t be in the clouds so much tomorrow but I’m making no promises. .
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