New Look and Updates

Nearby woods on a wintry walk

As you can see, I've finally taken time to update the blog with a new look. I'm sure there are still a few links to check or add but at least the bulk of it's done. I'd planned to change it for the beginning of January but other work and pleasure intervened. Do you ever have to stop everything else and get a job finished? Fortunately, I completed a little writing first but I'm in catch-up and organising mode today! Since it's very wet and windy here, it's a perfect day for staying in and working.

I've recently started writing web-based non-fiction for the UK division of American online company, Demand Studios. I used to contribute articles a couple of years ago and was delighted to receive an invitation to write for them again. Although I still love writing fiction, I get paid for these fairly quickly and can choose a couple or more titles a week - if the subjects suit me! I also had an article accepted by Scottish Home & Country Magazine - I've contributed there before over the years.

So I guess I've been in more of a non-fiction mood for a week or so, although I'm trying to finish a contemporary novel, and I'm in the middle of judging short stories for a local schools competition sponsored by our writing group. I also managed to write and submit a new children's story, so I don't feel too guilty about taking time out to do some organising. Anyone else in clear-up and update mood?

Rosemary