April 27th. 2019
I was hoping to let you have the Book Lab
link today, but unfortunately James Blatch hasn’t sent it. He scheduled it for
yesterday but he’s been on a cycling holiday in Mallorca, so I guess that’s the
reason for the delay. Never mind; I should have it next week.
I met up with fellow CHINDI author,
Paul Asling during the week. He is about to launch his second crime novel and
wanted a couple of pointers. I have to admit that Paul could have given me some
because his first London crime thriller, Love
you till I die, has sold really well. Why not check it out? https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07757CZZ5
With 25 x five star reviews, it must be good. I read it last year as a beta reader
for Paul, so I can vouch for its quality. And staying on the topic of quality
writers, I want to bring another of our CHINDI group to you: Carol Thomas.
Carol is our Chindi Author of the Week. She is a very talented writer and produces
quality work. You can read about Carol and her latest book at https://angelapetchsblogsite.wordpress.com/2019/04/26/chatting-with-carol-thomas-again/
I am making progress with my WIP. I
keep adding scenes that are moving the story closer to the denouement. I know I will have a problem rearranging the scenes and
changing the plot line a little, but that’s the life of a writer. If I make
significant headway, I could see it finished in four weeks. I’ll probably ask
for some beta readers for this because I’m not sure my wife will be able to do
her usual, and read through the MS for me. I’m sure she’ll try though.
I am currently reading The Dry by Jane Harper. It’s a debut
crime thriller and has received excellent reviews. I am about a third of the
way through and enjoying the book, but I don’t find myself rushing back to it,
as good as it is. This is more than I can say about He said, She said by Erin Kelly. This is the book that Jennie Nash
used to compare my prologue on Book Lab. My book, The Boy from Berlin, had 23 reviews, while Erin Kelly’s had 1600.
Both books were released on Amazon at the same time. I really struggled with it
and finally gave up less than half-way through. I tried, believe me, but it was
like wading through treacle. I decided it must be me; 1600 people can’t be
wrong.
On the domestic front, Pat’s problem
is still defeating the specialists. Her consultant phoned during the week to
say the X-ray and blood tests she had before Easter had failed to produce an
answer. The next step is a PET scan. This should help them because they’ll be able
to compare it to the PET scan Pat had in January. This time the radiologists
will be looking at it and hoping to come up with an answer. Meanwhile we are
trying to build Pat’s strength up by letting her do a little more around the house
and garden. Already this week she has prepared three hanging baskets after a lengthy
visit to our local garden centre. We stopped for lunch of course. Today we took
the dog down to the beach and braved the high winds. It took a lot out of her, and
she was quite knackered by the time we got back to the car, but at least she’s
getting stronger.
Next on the agenda for me is a trip
to the dentist next week: I have to have three teeth taken out. Not looking
forward to it. Wish me luck!
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