Hello and welcome to my December mini-blog. Onwards!
Space - both real and imagined
I came across an article by Joanne Harris via her newsletter, all about her writing shed. It’s about more than that though. “A room of one’s own,” the article reads, “does not have to be limited by the rules of physical space.” As someone who writes on the living room sofa, I found this intriguing - and after reading it was left thoroughly inspired. You can read it here too if you’d like. After that I tweeted about the article, and Joanne Harris herself pinned my tweet to her profile. All of which means I now feel like a minor celebrity…
My writing
My goal this year was to write two book drafts. I didn’t manage it. However, I have written several drafts of one book - and outlined and started another, so I don’t feel too bad about it. What’s important is I feel happy with the progress of both, and I’m excited to make more progress with yet more ambitious plans in the New Year. In other news I just want to say a HUGE thank you to everyone who has bought, borrowed, recommended or reviewed my books this year. It makes a massive difference and I’m eternally grateful. You are the best, and don’t forget it.
Currently reading:
I’ve finally picked up a copy of A Kind of Spark by Elle McNicoll (I’m late to the party as always, I know), and finding it to be truly wonderful: a clear example of a book that deserves all its praise and accolades. Similarly (and also late to the party again) I’ve just got A. M. Dassu’s Boy, Everywhere on my kindle, having read the first few gripping pages, and I can’t wait to get stuck in. And in adult audiobooks I have The Terror by Dan Simmons ready to go - all 28 hours’ worth! I became more than a little obsessed with the TV series, falling in love with its sheer bleakness and horror. Not very Christmassy, you say? Well… there’s snow… ?
Whatever happens this December and beyond, wishing you all a safe and very Happy Solstice. May all the books you read change your life for the better. Katharine x
