Back in the dunes again. Below the big sky. Between intense writing sessions.
The Intense Writing
Near the end of Fouetté, there’s a moment when Aleks is going to speak to a troubled character who needs help and counselling. He assures Amalphia that he can do this. My editor made a comment there at the side of the manuscript: “Can you, Aleks? Really?”
The events of the book that I’m working on now (a new series, hopefully coming later this year) were in the editor’s mind at that moment. And the answer to her question was, and is: no. Aleks couldn’t fix things. The troubled character’s actions and problems are giving me, and everyone in the story, including himself, an enormous amount of difficulty.
I find myself lying awake worrying about it all, like I haven’t done since the early stages of writing Cabriole. But I love him, that dear character, and it will all be okay in the end…
Trees
There’s been a lot of rain, so I’ve been squelching through mud again as I try to get various elements of that story straight in my head.
But there’s also been sunshine, and pink skies, and I know that really, all is well.
A Dancer’s Journey
Read the series that’s been shocking people! It’s available in paperback, kindle and on kindle unlimited.
Scotland’s all misty lochs and magical forests and perfect boyfriends, right?
When dance student Amalphia Treadwell embarks on a secret relationship with her charismatic new teacher, she has no idea of the danger that lurks in his school in Scotland…
Review snippets:
Deanne Patterson on Tendu: It broke my heart and then healed it and made it sing. Full review here.
Molly H on Cabriole: It’s truly one of the best books I’ve ever read and made me feel SO MANY FEELINGS. Full review here – some spoilers.
Tom Williams on Fouetté: I galloped through it, loving every moment. Full review here – some spoilers, especially if you haven’t read Cabriole.
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I am sure your new book will be a work of art, Ailish. Great pictures!
Thank you, Tim 🙂
You’re welcome, Ailish. ❤
Sometimes just listening is the kickstarter for change…
So just write it and see what comes out…
Often works for me.
Thank you, yes. I know it will all come. It’s really just tweaking at this point. Nuance.
Beautiful blue ski. Nice place.
Thanks for your work, Ailish.
Thank you 🙂
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Dunes
Check out my own account of experience of the dunes
Sea Creature
Your neck of the woods but a long time ago
Thanks again
Topolinopoet
Cool poetry!
Oh man, when my writing keeps me up at night it’s both a blessing and a curse. A curse, because sleep is necessary, but a blessing because I often get a new idea in that spot just before drifting off. Hopefully you have an epiphany soon!
It’s strange the way our minds work, isn’t it? Indeed, there’s a lot of good in the intense experience.
It sounds like you’ve been on quite the emotional rollercoaster with your intense writing sessions. The challenges your characters face seem to weigh heavily on your mind, but it’s clear that your dedication to their journey shines through. Keep pressing on, and may your characters find their way through the darkness to the light.
Yes, that’s exactly what he needs to do… Thank you 🙂
You are welcome, Ailish. Keep shining!
Best of luck on your new book!
Thank you!
Hi! I’m trying to stop by some blogs and let other bloggers know that WordPress is now selling our content to AI companies. If you want to opt out, you need to go into your settings because they automatically opted everyone IN.
I’ll look into it, thanks.