Throwback to my second novel in Waterstones with it’s not great first cover.

It’s free on kindle until end of today btw - so are my first two books.

www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BT5LX5DN

Stop crying on the bus. It’s just a book. 🤣😘

This makes it look like my life isn’t a right old shit show.

Thanks - hope now 😊

Last day in UK at my dear old ma's house... back home tomorrow.

Going to a pizza later for the sole reason of sending the kids photos of my dough balls because one of the things they miss most about the UK is pizza express dough balls.

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At mum's in UK. My laptop charger died. Got a USBC charger instead which charges at a rate of 1% every 72 hours it seems. Now ChatGPT is down. (I'm not authoring today, btw - I don't use ChatGPT to write my novels, before anyone asks).

Also, mum's house is freezing.

That’s better 🥳🙌

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I had to pay a few hundred in end to get mine back but they screwed up the launch of my 3rd novel so badly that I had no choice in end.

I think it’s just a learning curve about what to expect if you aren’t a chosen one with a big publisher to be honest…

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*now imagining you’re 100th time reincarnated and won’t take any bullshit this time around* 🤣

I’m so on board with this - spent my life being ‘humble’ and self depreciating and all that happens is people believe you! I’m not saying be arrogant but I now *try* to make fair assessments without putting myself down.

How many of you get these automated dm’s from authors when you connect - always asking ‘how’s your writers journey going’ and very obviously ai chatbots?

It really makes me want to run a mile from them. It does seem to be a thing particular to here.

Haha - I’m feeling seen. After 6 years and 3 novels with a publisher that I felt hindered my progress I negotiated all my rights back in 2023.

With all that’s going on in fucking scary land, I’ve added a rainbow to my profile. I don’t normally lead with it but I feel visibility is important as the world changes and strips away our rights.

Honestly I think you have to stop thinking about it as a flop. I do get it - first published book and it feels like it - but writing and making a living and finding readers is super hard, it’s an ongoing effort. Keep writing, keep publishing and you’ll find readers. You’ve got this 👍

My very talented artist friend (not on blue sky or I’d tag him) just sent me two paintings and I love them! What do you think?

Today, fellow writers. I’m bloody loving my #wip - just a few days ago, I was a talentless loser piece of shit who should never put fingers to keyboard. It’s a magical mystery tour this writing lark!

Warning. It’s one of those today.
#Wordle 1,308 6/6*

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There’s a lot going on for them! Hence all the breath-holding and pinching hearts 🤣🤣🤣

🤣🤣🤣 they’re at a cocktail party in a billionaire’s chalet in the French Alps. There are a couple of small dogs with blood covered paws, though…

I don’t make the rules.

In related news, my main characters heart has been fist fighting in her chest 4 times in 8 chapters. Thank fuck for the editing process, right?

Nods in agreement*.

No, sorry, you need to hold it in a bit for dramatic tension…

Definitely - they grin a lot as well in my first drafts 🤣