So glad you have found Rosemary Sutcliff. I read it as a child and it was hugely important, because growing up in Carlisle our Roman Heritage was what we had to be proud of, so I thought of it almost as family history. I'm always astonished other people haven't read it, perhaps it was in every school library in Carlisle! Coming back to it as an adult I was shocked by how little of the book actually takes place in the north. Anyway if you like that you will like her other stuff too; as an adult I discovered her retellings of Odyssey and Iliad which are also wonderful. A really interesting life she led, too...
Writing as blissful? I suppose I can be, but at the moment, that's years ago now, or was it another century? But, I have finally, finally, finally sent off the manuscript to the publisher. I don't know whether to be elated or throw up. I am so afraid I've made some boo-boo now that can't be corrected with incurring big costs. Maybe I should take a leaf out of Harris's book and go and have a nap.
I'm afraid the HOLE in question might be the publisher saying I have to "fix" something, or I discover that on my own, and I incur a huge cost to put things right. I think, like wise dogs already know (and cats too) that a nap is the solution to everything. Thanks for your good wishes! It should be out in May.
Thanks for the book recommendation, I have just put a hold on it at my library on my app, and I notice that it is the first in a trilogy, are you aware of that? it's always so exciting to find out that there are MORE books by favorite authors. Speaking of which, I love Elizabeth Goudge's work, do you know it? "The Dean's Watch" and "The Scent of Water" are probably my favorites of hers.
What is the name of your Substack page that has all those lovely photos and images from your past posts? I should have one of those too, but I'm not sure what to call it when I ask the Substack AI to help me do it.
So glad you have found Rosemary Sutcliff. I read it as a child and it was hugely important, because growing up in Carlisle our Roman Heritage was what we had to be proud of, so I thought of it almost as family history. I'm always astonished other people haven't read it, perhaps it was in every school library in Carlisle! Coming back to it as an adult I was shocked by how little of the book actually takes place in the north. Anyway if you like that you will like her other stuff too; as an adult I discovered her retellings of Odyssey and Iliad which are also wonderful. A really interesting life she led, too...
Yes, I was reading about her life. What a woman. X
Writing as blissful? I suppose I can be, but at the moment, that's years ago now, or was it another century? But, I have finally, finally, finally sent off the manuscript to the publisher. I don't know whether to be elated or throw up. I am so afraid I've made some boo-boo now that can't be corrected with incurring big costs. Maybe I should take a leaf out of Harris's book and go and have a nap.
Harris says you should definitely have a nap! It’s the cure for everything. (And if it doesn’t work maybe go and dig a hole…)
I'm afraid the HOLE in question might be the publisher saying I have to "fix" something, or I discover that on my own, and I incur a huge cost to put things right. I think, like wise dogs already know (and cats too) that a nap is the solution to everything. Thanks for your good wishes! It should be out in May.
Also. WELL DONE. What a moment. X
Thanks for the book recommendation, I have just put a hold on it at my library on my app, and I notice that it is the first in a trilogy, are you aware of that? it's always so exciting to find out that there are MORE books by favorite authors. Speaking of which, I love Elizabeth Goudge's work, do you know it? "The Dean's Watch" and "The Scent of Water" are probably my favorites of hers.
I hadn’t seen that! I’ll definitely be reading. And thank you for the recommendation. I love it when there’s a series waiting for me. Xxxx
What is the name of your Substack page that has all those lovely photos and images from your past posts? I should have one of those too, but I'm not sure what to call it when I ask the Substack AI to help me do it.