Tag Archives: book

Scratching at the surface

Posted on October 25, 2011 by Met Mum

The air tastes of change. It’s not the falling leaves or a chillier breeze that make me listen up and put my nose into the cold morning air – there’s something else lingering outside, waiting to reveal itself. I can’t … Continue reading →

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About the book V

Posted on July 6, 2011 by Met Mum

It’s bloody hard. There is no other way to put it, looking for an agent/publisher is one of the most painful and frustrating things I have put myself through so far. Because writing the novel has been fairly easy, I … Continue reading →

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How a small French boat on a river of champagne saved me

Posted on May 17, 2011 by Met Mum

They say the first cut is the deepest, and although I knew rejection would be very much part of the whole finding an agent palaver, I had no idea how I would stomach the words ‘thanks, but no thanks!’ Not … Continue reading →

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Undoubtedly doubtful

Posted on May 9, 2011 by Met Mum

Hey, it’s me. Look further down. I am right down here, in the little hole. Duvet over my head, tin of biscuits in front of me, crap TV switched on. With the manuscript finished, my main goal has been accomplished. … Continue reading →

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How to write a book

Posted on April 15, 2011 by Met Mum

No need to hold your breath – the following post doesn’t bear any expert advice. I have no clue how to write a book. No, wait, change that. I have no clue how to write a good book. I do, … Continue reading →

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Pretty, please!

Posted on April 14, 2011 by Met Mum

Can you spot the difference? I have had a complete and total makeover. What do you think? PS: Excuse the recent absence, I have been busy revising the book and scanning the market for underemployed agents. Normal service shall be … Continue reading →

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The End

Posted on April 7, 2011 by Met Mum

So. I just finished writing my novel. I always thought I’d be ecstatic at this point. But I am mainly feeling sick. That must be the shock. Wow. It’s over. And for a change, I am lost for words. Tweet

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About the book IV

Posted on February 11, 2011 by Met Mum

It’s raw and unedited, but… it’s what’s been in my head recently. Happy weekend. And happy reading! Tweet

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About the book III

Posted on January 17, 2011 by Met Mum

Just in case you started to wonder: I am still here. I still love my blog and all that (who) comes with it. It’s just that I am so preoccupied (read: obsessed) with the idea of finishing the book that … Continue reading →

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Careful…

Posted on December 1, 2010 by Met Mum

Just kidding. I found this phrase on someone else’s twitter page and started wondering if she still had friends. Mustn’t that be weird, to be friends with a writer, fearing she is getting the inspiration for that neurotic girlfriend from … Continue reading →

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