Hi people 
Have you missed me? He he he!
Well, I have 226 e mails in my inbox that need sorting, but, I’ve managed To get my word count up to 18,163 for Nano! (That’s a lie actually, I’ve managed to get my e mails down to 101 by taking full advantage of the WordPress “like” button).
I’m sorry I’m so behind with all your blogs, will catch up on Sunday I promise
I was told this place is lovely, and it is! Must be fantastic in the summer that’s for sure!
This place would be ideal for inspiration for a gothic novel 
My room is very nice, and I’m going to enjoy walking round the gardens tomorrow
The only problem is that I’ve finished Sorrento Sunrise, yep, it’s done, at 18,000 words….Oh, dear lol. The question now is whether I try to pad it out with 30,000 words or move onto something else? I can’t believe it! Where have I gone wrong! Lol
So what should I do….add loads of waffle, or start working on something else?
How about Part Two – Sorrento Sunset?
Ha ha ha, now there’s an idea!
Thanks Zoe!
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Oh this looks so lovely! Vikki, what an awesome place to write. Look at the halls! Wherabouts is it? I definitely want to go to England or Ireland for a few weeks, hopefully next year, for a writing retreat for some extra inspiration.
Congrats on hitting over 18,000 words! Sadly, I have severly fallen short of Nano.
But there is still time! Lots of freelance writing is taking up my NaNo time. lol
Oh, it is Sara! I’m sitting in a room now with lots of other people with laptops and there’s a huge roaring fire
Ooooo, yes, you must come over! We’ll meet up for a coffee and a writing session
Awwwww, honey
Well, remember what I say…..if you end up with more words this month than you would normally have, you’re still a winner! 
Good luck!
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This looks idyllic! Enjoy your retreat!
It’s lovely Edith!
Thanks honey xx
Lots of padding or part 2 x
He he he, part 2?
Hmmmm….the divorce?
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Start a new one – at the rate you write you’ll finish it before the end of November! x
That’s the way I’m kind of steering Chris. Gunna sleep on it tonight and make a decision in the morning
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Vicki, whether you add to one or start another … the real trick is to keep writing and let the words take care of themseves
What a great place to get inspiration !! Write on.
Thanks Florence
Yeah, I think you’re right…..I’m gunna go with the flow
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Jealous! Why didn’t you take all of us with you?
Awwwww, sorry Robin! I would have, if I could, you know that
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Have you got a sub-plot in Sorrento Sunrise? If so, start a new one. If not, maybe go back and see if you can add one? Not sure if M&B have many sub-plots – haven’t read any in years (I think the last one was when I was thirteen?! That is far too many years ago!)
Congrats on getting to the end tho! Much applause on your tenacity and determination. x
There isn’t really a sub plot, no Catherine…..it’s all about getting these two together
M & B tend not to ave them, because the reader just wants to know about the hero and heroine.
Thanks honey, I’ll sort it out, one way or another
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Such a beautiful place….enjoy!
It is Sabrina!
Thanks honey x
That’s so cool! Congratulations. Go ahead and try do other 30k!
He he he, thanks William
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While having waffles (yum), look out window. Watch out for the ______. Go for a new story.
Thanks Joan
A new story is definitely the way to go I think
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That looks a lovely place to write.
It is Patsy! If you ever get the chance to come down here, jump at it!
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Gorgeous place – it looks like it has a comfy bed… *thinking about sleep b/c I’m having vicious bout of insomnia*
If it’s done, it’s done – leave it, move on. When you start editing you can add and cut, but right now it’s about writing as much as possible in a month. My opinion, of course, should always be taking with a fistful of Lot’s wife…
It is very nice Katya
The bed is fine, but, I never sleep well away from home 
Sorry to hear you’re suffering from insomnia honey
I know that one!
I think you’re right to be honest, at least it’s finished right?
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Looks great, Vikki! My advice on SS – never ever ‘pad’. When you’ve let it settle, there may be a place where an extra scene might add something, or, as someone said, a sub-plot can be developed, but words just for the sake of them is never a good option and any agent/publisher would see it for what it is. On the other hand, it is the perfect length for a novella, and I hear pocket novels are in demand, too!
I think you’re right Sue
I’ll leave it til the new year and then do some major scene adding
Yeah, pocket novels are 50,000 words too though *slump*
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What a lovely place to write!
My advice for Sorrento Sunrise – leave it a while and then read it again. You will find places to add flesh to the story
Thanks Dianne
Yes, I’ve decided to do just that!
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