by Neil | Jun 16, 2008 | Fiction, Personal, Science Fiction and Fantasy, The Woodsman, Thoughts, Writing
I’ve been chattering on about my novel for long enough. Obviously some of this has – hopefully – imparted some wisdom along the lines of not doing what I do i.e. setting wildly unrealistic deadlines. However I’ve learned loads through this project, about myself, about...by Neil | Jun 15, 2008 | Family, J.R.R.Tolkien, Personal
It’s father’s day. I probably should have mentioned that. I’m never sure about blogging about stuff like this. On the one hand it’s nice to give your folks a shout online, makes them feel like they’re appreciated – and they are...by Neil | Jun 15, 2008 | Family, Life, Personal, rambling post that goes all over the place, Random, Seemed like a good idea at the time, The Woodsman, Writing
Well, today has nearly gone. As expected I failed to finish The Woodsman today although I have managed to get to Chapter 17 – around eighteen thousand words to go. Of course – although it is a major rewrite – it is the third draft and so not quite as...by Neil | Jun 13, 2008 | Fiction, Free Online Fiction, Not Friday Flash Fiction, Short Stories, Writing
OK. After 47, more or less, consecutive Friday Flash Fiction entries I’m afraid I’ve lucked out this week and there will be no entry today. *Hangs head in shame* I did actually write a piece but – although the idea is good – it’s just not...by Neil | Jun 12, 2008 | Comedy, Gordon Brown, humor, Humour, Politics, sarcasm is the lowest form of wit but I'm not proud, satire, Thoughts, time for a change
Yesterday, at my company, it was our summer party. We all gathered in an underground club in Soho and consumed many, many beers. This morning I feel like my brain has been replaced with an old sock. This is one of the many reasons I rarely drink. In addition strange...