2012
- At January 6, 2012
- By Rachael
- In beginning, Books and Writing
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New year, new life, new house, new attitude.
I’m going to finish my book. I’ve spent since July thinking about it, and it’s time to get the rewrites done and start resubmitting it to the agents who said almost, but not quite, and to the publisher who said yes please, we’d like to read more.
There’s something about writing, the act of sitting down with this laptop and letting words fall out of my fingers, which makes me feel whole. I need to let it out. I have words and words and words all jumbled up in my head and they are desperate to escape. So much of last year was taken up with dealing with life and I didn’t have time to lose myself in words. I need them.
A few days by the seaside always help to clear my head. We saw in the new year in Formby, in a beautiful cottage where the children could rampage around the garden and roll down giant sand dunes, and I had much needed grown up time talking and relaxing and being me. No proper photographs, though, because I managed to forget my camera battery. I won’t make that mistake in a few weeks when I go to France, I promise.
me!
wanted to text, but dont have your number….formby???dont know whether to laugh or cry! hope you are slightly more at peace now! x
Susi Holliday (@SJIHolliday)
Hey Rach (cowbag), how’s this book coming along then? All you’ve been doing so far is drinking wine, in my opinion…
Also, I have nominated you for the Versatile Blogger award! You need to read the page on my blog for details… Beware, it’s a bit time consuming but a nice accolade to share… http://www.sjiholliday.blog.com
Muddling Along
Let those words flow
Sending love, best wishes and lots of hopes for this year – it will be your year
jfb57
Yay! Great to here that you are back on the writing! You deserve it & owe it to yourself to get it finished! Love the picture of the woods. Really atmospheric!
Rachael
Thank you J. You’re right. Much love. x
Frostbite & Sunburn
Cheers – here’s to a kind 2012, full of words and photos and many lovely and well-deserved treasures!
Rachael
Thank you! One day when I come over with the children we can meet over coffee and catch up in real life.
Knackered Mother
*clinks glass* here’s to you, your lovely bunch of children and happy times for you all x
Rachael
Hooray, I think that’s a lovely toast. Cheers H. x
linda
Happy New Year to you! Good to see you so positive. Finish that book!
I know what you mean about writing, and needing it. I’ve not been able to do much of anything for myself (and my own little family) in +4 years because my mother’s care is all-consuming. I’ve missed the core of C’s childhood.
Rachael
I miss you. You’re back. This makes me happy. Much love. x
Tara
HOPING. Bloody phone!
Rachael
Hoping and joping! Here’s to an amazing year. xxx
Tara
Much love to you my friend and Joping 2012 is a wonderful one for you all x
Alison (deerbaby)
So happy to hear this. Onwards and upwards xx
Rachael
Thank you lovely A. And here’s to getting that lunch in London sorted soon? xx
spudballoo
Happy New Year, lovely Rachael. I feel sure this is ‘your’ year, let’s draw a line under 2011 shall we? Well your phone ‘snaps’ are pretty damn gorgeous. Roll on SUCCESS, HAPPINESS and VAST WEALTH! x
Rachael
Oh I really do believe it is my year. It’s going to be amazing.
The Mad House
I am glad that you are getting back to writing. I hope 2012 brings you joy and happiness
Rachael
Thank you sweet Jen. And the same to you with much love. x