A massive, heart-felt thank you for hanging in there with me. I so love you and appreciate you. To celebrate the return of my blog, I’m making this post about you and dishing up a three-count fun adventure.
First, a flashback: I left off blogging in order to concentrate on writing my novel. I did finish, and I’m into the next phase of working toward publication. I’ve also taken on writer clients, am working on novel two in the STEALING PARIS series, and am writing a memoir. More about all that in a later post.
For now, however, let’s start with you. Call it an antidote to fear-inducing news and relief from holiday shopping, daily pressures, and technology's over-stimulation.
Fun Fact—Hilary Mantel on Morphine
Hilary Mantel, author of Wolf Hall and Bring Up the Bodies, recently admitted to writing her latest, The Assassination of Margaret Thatcher, on morphine. No, it wasn’t an experiment. She was in the hospital receiving treatment for endometriosis. She must have liked the morphine, however. Click on THIS LINK for the whole story.
A little Hilary Mantel advice I love:
Who are You?
You may have already taken this personality test, but for those who haven’t, find out which classic literary character you are by clicking on THIS LINK.
This is my classic literary character. I'm honored!
— Two Giveaways —
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| P. D. James |
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| Nadine Gordimer |
To celebrate the lives and works of two of my favorite writers, Nadine Gordimer & P. D. James, who both passed away this year, I’m giving away 1) Nadine Gordimer’s Life Times: stories, 1952-2007 and 2) The Detection Collection, an anthology of British mystery writers that includes P. D. James.
1) leave a comment on this post with a suggestion of what you’d like to see on my blog. More about my writing projects? My dreams and nightmares? (My husband says, “Don’t go there!”) Jokes? (No, I’m English and French; we’re not known for our humor.) Observations about life in general? Recommended reads? Photos that have something to do with my new novel? Places where I write? Places I set my novels? Interesting, obscure, fascinating, crazy facts about writers, artists and musicians I love? Memoir pieces?
2) at the end of your comment, put NG for Gordimer’s book or PD for James’ collection.
I will randomly select a name from the posts that are left on this blog and post the winners in the comments and on my next blog post.
Again, thanks for sticking with me. You’re the best!
In the meantime:
Let yourself breathe. Listen to music. Laugh.
Love,
Valerie
Upcoming post:
The Concert VIP Experience—What It’s Really Like
Rocking Out with Fleetwood Mac
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| Me and Mick Fleetwood, FM's amazing drummer |
