My Writers Block – I Love It!

Posted on September 27, 2012 by Vikki Thompson

I’ve found it, I’ve found it!

Ok, I guess I better explain 😉

Do any of you remember my post back in May about Writers Block ? Well, the interesting thing about that post was where Laurie commented about her “writers block” 🙂

I fell in love with this idea, and ever since I’ve had an eye out for something similar.

On my recent trip to Hay on Wye, I walked into a shop and there it was! A large piece of Welsh slate engraved with letters of the alphabet. The artist is Caitriona Cartwright who is a trained stone mason.

So I am now the proud owner of a “writers block” my “writers block” and it now sits with pride of place on my desk 🙂

I chose this particular design because I liked the way the letters looked like they were about to fall off the cube. It reminds me of how my mind feels sometimes lol. I have been picking it up and turning it over and over every time I need to think. It’s already become one of my favourite things 🙂

Is there anything you like to have around you when you write?

Heart of Gold

Posted on September 22, 2012 by Vikki Thompson

Today’s photo prompt is this…..

A locket that my daughter bought herself 🙂

As usual, I’ll share what it inspired me to write on Tuesday.

The Town of Books

Posted on September 20, 2012 by Vikki Thompson

My regular readers will probably be aware by now that I have a book buying habit lol 😉 I’m a bit of an addict *blush* So, recently, when hubby took some time off work, i managed to persuade him to take me to Hay On Wye, aka The Town of Books 🙂

If you click the link above and scroll, you’ll see that there are quite a few book shops lol. During our day there we managed to visit 22 of them!

I had a lovely day, but only bought 5 books! Can you believe it? I must be ill 😉 No, actually, hubby and I made a pact…. NO fiction! We both have huge TBR piles, so I was fine with that.

For your viewing pleasure, a snapshot of my day, including the books I bought 🙂

So if you ever get chance, you must go! Just make sure you make a pact with someone on exactly how many books you’ll be buying 😉

What are you addicted to buying?

Have You Ever Dated A Writer?

Posted on September 19, 2012 by Vikki Thompson

I can’t remember exactly who posted this on FaceBook, but it’s a great article 🙂

20 Great Things About Dating A Writer by Kathryn Vercillo. The link to Kathryn’s site doesn’t seem to be working so you can read it here at Angelo Ricci’s site 🙂

I’ve never dated a writer, but I am one, so surely, all those things are what are great about being with me? That’s right isn’t it? *sniggers* I found myself going through the list going, yep…yep…yep lol.

So seriously, have you ever dated a writer? What’s good about dating you? What makes us so goddam special? 😉 Let’s big ourselves up today, I could do with a boost 🙂

So, You Are Wanting To Date A Writer Huh? (judithsmarkworld.wordpress.com)

On A Mission

Posted on September 14, 2012 by Vikki Thompson

I read recently on Joanne Phillips blog, about having an “Authors Mission Statement” 🙂 Do go and check it out if you haven’t seen it.

Sooooo, I’ve been trying to come up with my own he he he! it’s been blooming hard I can tell you.

I write about the ups and downs of ordinary life. I’m fascinated by how people respond, emotionally, so I throw problems at my characters, to see how they will deal with them. I don’t always write happy endings. For me, a satisfactory ending is far more important. In real life, not everything turns out the way we planned or hoped and the same is true for my characters. I don’t claim to be a master of literature. My writing is easy to read, down to earth and straightforward. I don’t need to change the world, but if I manage to help one reader realise that they are not alone, I will be more than happy.

Ha ha ha….that kinda sounds depressing doesn’t it? Not sure that should be my Mission Statement for Mills & Boon, they’d be mortified! Lol

Do you have a mission statement? If not, fancy giving it a go?

Author Mission Statements (joannegphillips.wordpress.com)

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You Know You’re A Writer When…..

Posted on September 13, 2012 by Vikki Thompson

The Romaniac’s posted a blog entry entitled You Know You’re A Writer When If you haven’t checked it out, do….it’s very amusing 🙂 Then Roger Colby did a similar post, Because You Are A Writer

So go have a peek, then come back here and tell me You Know You’re A Writer When…..?

Mine would be….

You know you’re a writer when it used to be that you wouldn’t dream of leaving the house without putting your make up on. Now, you wouldn’t dream of leaving the house without a notebook and pen, sod the makeup!

You know you’re a writer when hubby informs you that he’s run out of clean underpants!

So how do you know you’re a writer?

20 Ways to Tell You’re a Writer (coreymp.wordpress.com)

Celebrating Bloggers Blog Hop

Posted on September 12, 2012 by Vikki Thompson

Today I’m taking part in Terri Giuliano Long’s Blog Hop to celebrate bloggers and blogging 🙂 Check out who else is participating here 🙂

So why do I blog?

I’ve been mulling this question over for a few days now, and there is no direct answer. So, as I’m a lover of lists, a list it will have to be 😉

1. Because I love the community aspect of it. I’ve loved the friendships and connections I’ve made through my blog.

2. To develop, practice and hone my writing skills. This has been really good practice and I feel that I’ve gained so much from the comments I receive when I share my work.

3. To develop my voice. This has been incredibly useful and has boosted my confidence in myself.

4. To learn. I have learnt so much from the other writers I follow 🙂

5. To share what I’ve learnt. I love sharing tips and info. I’m very much a people person and I love to help others. If I manage to inspire just one person every so often, I’ll die a happy bunny 🙂

So now, this is my opportunity to say…..

photo courtesy of Stuart Miles/freedigitalphotos.net

Seriously, to all my followers, people who like my blog, people who comment, Tweet my posts, pass them on etc. You guys are amazing, each and every one of you. I love you loads ok, never forget that, and my life wouldn’t be the same without you, I’d probably get more writing done, but stuff that 😉

And talking about loving the whole blogging community, the winner of a PDF copy of The Emotion Thesaurus is……Mandy Eve Barnett CONGRATULATIONS honey!

So tell me…..why do you blog?

Sunshine on a Rainy Day

Posted on September 11, 2012 by Vikki Thompson

I’ve been nominated for the Sunshine Award by Cheryl at Creative Muse 365 and by Sabrina at Creativity or Crazy 🙂

By Mandy Eve Barnett for the Inspiring Blogger Award 🙂

And by Sabrina again at Creativity or Crazy for the One Lovely Blog Award 🙂

And by Whitney at A Serendipitous Happenstance for the Very Inspiring Blogger Award 🙂

Thank you thank you thank you! 🙂

I know you’re probably all getting bored to death with my award posts, and it’s becoming increasingly more and more difficult to find people to nominate who i haven’t already given one to.

Sooooo, what to do? *thinks*

Ok, breaking the rules, as ever lol, I’m just going to nominate and then you can pick the award you want, is that ok? 🙂

Please do check out these lovely bloggers who nominated me though, you won’t be disappointed 🙂

My nominees are…..

Sue Healy
Virginia at Poetaofficium
Michael at My Glass House
Paula Acton
Sara Flower
Jenny Keller Ford
Rebecca T Dickinson
Sydney Aaliyah
Joanne Phillips
Madalyn Morgan

Have fun people!

The To Do List – 10th to 16th September

Posted on September 10, 2012 by Vikki Thompson

Well, hello September! 🙂

It’s actually my favourite month. Not too warm (I burn easily see), not too cold (I’m always cold, ask the hubby). It’s just perfect 🙂

Yeah yeah, I know it’s been September for a while now, but I’ve had hubby at home on “staycation” so things have been a little up in the air. It’s good to get back to normal, if you know what I mean 🙂

I didn’t do a “to do list” last week, there wasn’t really much point. I did manage to achieve most of what was on the previous list though 🙂 So, this week….let’s see 🙂

1. Finish current read and start Tim Lotts book. Tim is my tutor at Faber, so I should really read at least one of his books shouldn’t I?

2. Carry on with the planning of Sorrento Sunrise Yes, yes, I know it’s a naff title, but this is Mills & Boon remember 😉

3. Sort out stuff I need to do for new writing group. Very exciting, and more about that at a later date when it’s all set up!

4. Continue reading romance guides. I’ve got about 6 on the go at the moment lol

5. Do a timetable inc setting aside time for exercise. *groans* I have a severe case of writers bum, so I need to get back to the gym 😦

6. Start the diet again. Oh dear, note the word again lol

7. Keep up to date with my prompts.

There, that shouldn’t be too hard should it? 😉

what are you up to this week?

Six Sentence Sunday 9th September

Posted on September 9, 2012 by Vikki Thompson

Another little snippet from one of my daily writing prompts 🙂

“Ok, ok, I give in, take the bloody Blur CD’s!”

I hated this part of a breakup, that exhausting moment where things had to be divided up.

“No, I’m sorry, not the stereo.”

I held the phone away from my ear, for fear of permanent damage. Finally, she paused for breath.

“For God’s sake Tara, take the fucking stereo, just take everything!”

photo courtesy of Salvatore Vuono/freedigitalphotos

I haven’t really worked out what’s going on here, but, needless to say, he’ll probably go home to find a completely empty flat lol 😉 Why is Tara so angry?