Update on her current writing project

    I am delighted to say that the hardback edition of my current novel  KEEPING SECRETS  is due for release in July 2008 in the UK (probably in the Fall for US). It is already offered for pre-publication purchase on Amazon UK and Amazon US.

Here is a short blurb about the story:

Swansea 1931.
Teenagers Gillian Finch and Dorothy Prosser are firm friends as well as cousins. For four years they have kept their friendship secret in the face of the bitter feud which has broken out between their respective families over the last will and testament of the family matriarch, Rose Prosser.

Siblings, Henry Prosser and Vera Finch are at loggerheads with each other over the share-out of Rose's estate, and the ownership of the family business; with Vera convinced that Henry has cheated her.

But the friendly association of the girls is not the only secret in the families of the Prossers and the Finches. When Gillian and Dorothy fall head over heels for the same man, Ronnie Knox, Henry's young business partner, a fierce clash ensues as to which girl will get him, and their friendship is broken irrevocably.

The repercussions of this quarrel lead to other secrets being exposed. Everyone, it seems, has something to hide - from forbidden friendships to robbery with violence and a secret illegitimate child.

There is conflict and heartache aplenty.

As soon as the book jacket of KEEPING SECRETS has been designed I will post an image.

Meanwhile, I am busy still, working out the plot of my next book.

More news soon

Well, that didn't last long after all.  Fascinating as Second Life is, I found it interferred with my writing time and I can't have that. Very soon, within the next few weeks I will be preparing for my next book.
 
I need time to ponder on characters and the plot so I can't be distracted with anything else.  Being professional about one's writing means committment.  Being passionate about one's writing means dedication.

First Life is distracting enough. I don't need Second Life filling up my valuable time.

In the meantime, while I am waiting for my subconscious to plot the book for me, I am turning my hand to painting in acrylics - I have no talent - but what the heck! It's fun and so relaxing.

    Bye for now.

I went dancing this evening.  At a jazz club somewhere in Second Life! Considering it was a virtual evening out, surprisingly I enjoyed myself and the music - especially the music.

I did join Second Life last year but quit - because it scared me. I vowed I would never go back but I did and it is better this time.  I shall take my time to explore. 

One other thing I must promise myself - that it will not run away with all my spare time or interfere with my writing time.

Will I stick it this time?  We'll see.

 Bye for now!