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I don’t have a whole lot to say on the reading/writing/publishing front at the moment, but I really have to get into the habit of posting more regularly, so here’s this week’s splurgings.
Publishing: I have been ludicrously busy at work. Ludicrously. And I know that it’s not going to stop until Christmas. This makes me feel tired but not defeated. In more exciting news, I met John le Carre this week. He’s nice. He’s friends with Tom Stoppard.
Reading: Well, I tried to read the new John le Carre, but I just couldn’t get into it. I was reading an early proof, so maybe the finished novel is more compelling; I’ve got too much on my to-read list to give it any time, though. Instead, I’m reading Kafka on the Shore by Murakami. It took me a while to decide I liked it, but I do. I’ve been told that Norwegian Wood is the one that changes everybodies’ lives, so maybe I’ll pick that up next. Not that I want my life to be particularly changed, but I do need some writing inspiration; which leads me on to…
Writing: Ha. What is this writing of which you speak? It’s not going so well. I’ve got a couple of story ideas, hampered by a complete lack of drive. I do have some short story collections to read, though, so hopefully they’ll inspire me out of my funk. I’ve been knitting a lot recently, so maybe I need to dedicate some word time.
Line Larsen said,
September 7, 2008 at 11:35 am
I had my first visit to your blog today and quickly decided to add you to my blog roll. I enjoyed my stay here.
I can’t read John le Carre either, so don’t sweat it. And whenever I am stuck writing, I read to blow life into my passion again. Good or bad, it doesn’t matter, as long as it’s close to my genre.
I wish you the best of luck with both work and writing
WritingMinion said,
September 8, 2008 at 9:41 am
I’m just about done with the new le Carre….it doesn’t pick up much. Its good, its just not what I was expecting. It leaves a lot of things up in the air, but I’m ok with that. I’m not sure I’d read another though…I’m moving onto a book about the Salem Witch Trials, because really, why not.
Writing wise, I’m doing good. I’m 144 pages into a horrible project. I hate every word, but I’m immensely proud that I’ve stuck with it. Just a bit longer and then I’ll be done and can revise and who knows. I go from periods of loathing to liking and I’m finding that this is just the way I am about my writing. Its not a fabulous way to be, but at least I’m persevering.
I heart your blog and am glad to see some new posts!
Kirsty said,
September 8, 2008 at 10:02 am
Go you! I don’t think I’ve ever written 144 pages before – that’s pretty amazing.