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My not-quite-resolutions…

Posted on January 2, 2016 by vanessa

Maybe reflecting on what we learned in the past year and how we hope to use that knowledge in the coming year is a more useful activity than listing self-improvement goals that we are destined to abandon by Easter. After … Continue reading →

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A thought for 2016 – I hope you have a marvellous year.

Posted on January 1, 2016 by vanessa

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December’s writing – hitting the target

Posted on December 31, 2015 by vanessa

After my plot breakthrough at the end of last month and my arse-kicking (in a kind way!) from Mark Leggatt, I set off into the not-so-snowy wastes of December with the goal of having 20k of pretty clean text finished … Continue reading →

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December book acquisitions

Posted on December 31, 2015 by vanessa

December was a particularly bumper month for book acquisitions; both purchases and proofs from publishers reps and publicity departments. There are some treats ahead… Particular gems that I’m looking forward to are American Housewife, Helen Ellis‘ collection of short stories … Continue reading →

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Recent links I’ve loved

Posted on December 30, 2015 by vanessa

It’s time for a round-up of favourite things I’ve seen on the internet recently… If you only read one of the links on this post, this is the one to go for. This piece from NY Magazine looks at a … Continue reading →

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