tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7461550018707850575.post1487289863483640724..comments2024-01-06T11:53:26.231+00:00Comments on Qwerty Queen: Plans for FebruaryQueeniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06988379866736219329noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7461550018707850575.post-5716159670533294072009-10-03T19:55:51.369+01:002009-10-03T19:55:51.369+01:00I'm taking a couple of months off from 'wo...I'm taking a couple of months off from 'work'. The aim is to finish half a dozen writing projects, start two new ones, have a couple of holidays and rediscover quality of life.<br /><br />Unfortunately I've just bought a second horse, so I'll be getting back to work a lot sooner than planned.<br /><br />But the writing's been going very well.Brennighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10553332352189636358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7461550018707850575.post-86828369018967565662009-02-03T09:15:00.000+00:002009-02-03T09:15:00.000+00:00PI: I think I'm heading in the same direction. Ka...PI: I think I'm heading in the same direction. Karen: I know a couple of other people who don't like the taste of alcohol. Sadly, I love it.Queeniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06988379866736219329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7461550018707850575.post-76410638509701897412009-02-02T16:23:00.000+00:002009-02-02T16:23:00.000+00:00I have no problem with the alcohol side of things,...I have no problem with the alcohol side of things, as I don't like the taste of the stuff! I have to have my wine watered down, and even then one glass makes me dizzy. Hopeless!<BR/><BR/>Good goals though :o)Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05986874444030474719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7461550018707850575.post-88542697841800155622009-02-02T15:27:00.000+00:002009-02-02T15:27:00.000+00:00I think it pays to 'listen to one's body.' I cert...I think it pays to 'listen to one's body.' I certainly reached the stage where the thought of anything approaching a hang over made me quail. When MTL and I first got together - for the second time - we had some long confessional nights helped along by tots of whiskey until the headaches got too much and now I rarely drink spirits, have a glass of wine a day (it's the law)and the odd little splurge with family and close friends.<BR/><BR/>Writing other stuff I'm sure will be a welcome break from the novel and you'll probably go back to it refreshed and rejuvenated.<BR/><BR/>Confidence should be kept buoyant at all times.Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01529798893653033970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7461550018707850575.post-19907794586527635862009-02-02T08:47:00.000+00:002009-02-02T08:47:00.000+00:00JJ, I know, I feel like that too. Another good re...JJ, I know, I feel like that too. Another good reason for choosing this month is that I have very few social events lined up, so little or no peer pressure to grapple with. Helen: thanks - I'm hoping for a stress-free February, and it's going well so far! Clare: that sounds exciting, very best of luck. I'm not patient either so I sympathise with you there. Can't offer advice, I'm afraid, as I know very little about writing for children, but whatever you decide, I hope it goes well.Queeniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06988379866736219329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7461550018707850575.post-46823376926873879572009-02-01T16:02:00.000+00:002009-02-01T16:02:00.000+00:00Given how busy you are, that's an impressive To-Do...Given how busy you are, that's an impressive To-Do list!<BR/><BR/>I'm planning on submitting a load of kiddy stuff soon, and also some old stories that have never been sold anywhere.<BR/><BR/>I've decided to get a seaparate agent for the kids' stuff, and now I'v had the idea I want top get stuck in. But I can't decide whether to submit to agents now, or wait until I've written the kids' chapter book I'm planning to write this year. I should probably go for the latter, but I've never been known for my patience...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7461550018707850575.post-67428094612725624522009-02-01T11:43:00.000+00:002009-02-01T11:43:00.000+00:00That's a brave decision. I have done a whole mont...That's a brave decision. I have done a whole month with no booze a couple of times - but it doesn't help if you hit stressful times half way through. Good luck with your goals.HelenMWaltershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16182100572365505905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7461550018707850575.post-88683107955361420612009-02-01T11:21:00.000+00:002009-02-01T11:21:00.000+00:00Hmmm, I'd be interested to hear how it goes not dr...Hmmm, I'd be interested to hear how it goes not drinking for a month... Particularly how others react to your decision, for example. I find this one of the toughest things to deal with, despite the fact that feeling peer pressure in my forties is quite ridiculous.Jenny Beattiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00640209636605410939noreply@blogger.com