The Girdle of Melian

olding patterns... Or, Waiting Mode. You know, that feeling when you have a lot to do, but you need to wait for certain things to happen first. So that unless you have a book to read while waiting, you're stuck wandering and dawdling... Last week I was gearing up for the Surrey International Writers' Conference ! More details coming soon! This week, there's Hallowe'en to plan for, and then, if all goes well, I'm off to The Wee Con 2026 ! An Our Flag Means Death convention planned for the fans, by the fans. Last year, we were in Edinburgh, this year--Glasgow! I printed some of my OFMD crosswords! Mountie! Mountie again! Sequoia! Moon! Sunrise... ...sunset! I hope you have some exciting travels planned if you'd like to!

olding patterns. Or, Waiting Mode. You know, that feeling when you have a lot to do, but you need to wait for certain things to happen first. So that unless you have a book to read while waiting, you're stuck wandering and dawdling... This week I'm gearing up for the Surrey International Writers' Conference in Canada and online! I've signed up for a workshop with author Susanna Kearsley , and submitted one of my queries for a query letter workshop. Wish me luck! Fittingly, a friend just brought me bagels from Montreal! And we had cheese from our sponsored mountain goat to go with it! Pretty house, and roses!  Lego hedgehogs! Have you attended a writing or other conference recently?

ears and years of blogging and, for the first time, I made a mistake! For some reason Blogger opened directly onto my knitting blog , and last week, I posted there without noticing! Call this post a recap then, and regular activity will resume next week, I hope! IWSG Day, Photo Contest, Rest in Peace ontest! I entered the photos below in a photo contest, all of the villages around, Nyon, Founex,Tannay, Versoix, Coppet. I don't expect to win, but it's still fun. Look at everyone's gorgeous photos in the gallery ! Today is Insecure Writer's Support Group Day! Insecure Writer's Support Group Today is Insecure Writer's Support Group Day! Purpose: To share and encourage. Writers can express doubts and concerns without fear of appearing foolish or weak. Those who have been through the fire can offer assistance and guidance. It’s a safe haven for insecure writers of all kinds! Posting: The first Wednesday of every month is officially Insecure Writer’s ...