For the past two weeks, I have mainly been thinking about travel. Not only because I have a big trip coming up, but because it’s been in the news for all the wrong reasons. Between Brexit and Trump, travel now seems to have an added level of stress and considerations. So I am, quite frankly, looking forward to doing it while I can.

Plus donating to civil rights, emailing my MP etc etc. As daily life seems to be all about right now.

Creative – new ideas and first drafts

I drafted out something that I thought sounded pretty good. In the cold light of day with a critical eye, I think it was actually Supergirl fan fiction. Which we need more of, by the way. I looked for some on a whim and I think the lesbians can try harder on this one. Of course, if anyone has any recommendations, I’m more than happy to take a look in the name of research.

Editing – the slow, tortuous road to publication

Honestly, the past two weeks have been filled with editing technical papers for a soon-to-be-gone job, so the thought of editing fiction as well has been too much to bear…

Publishing – and all the other bits that go on behind the scenes

I’m in the process of getting my books for print as well as ebook. As an independent author, this is something I can do myself, thanks to my background in previous employment. However, it still takes time. I’ve had a positive test run with one of my other pen names though, so it’s convinced me that I can produce a paperback of sufficient quality to warrant the cost. Which does matter to me.

Planning and dreaming – what’s coming up next week

I’ve booked another flight, semi-sorted out a visa and have a project plan in place for the 2nd quarter writing schedule. That means I can continue researching my summer romance novel next week, ready to hit the keyboard for a few hours whenever I get the chance.

Writing Best Bits

Hell, I might write that Supergirl fanfic anyway…

Weekly success score: 4/10 – Feels a bit too much like real life at the moment.