For me, entering competitions is a real motivator and the themes are
often great inspirations. It forces me to polish, complete and finish stories too!
Most of my creative endeavours during lockdown were very much escaping and
ignoring the situation but writing Where the Rats Can’t Get Me was an excellent
challenge, making me face reality and repercussions.
My now zoomy creative writing group were really helpful with feedback
and Tuesday nights continue to be a highlight in my week. As much as I miss the
wonderful real classes, the zoom group has been a good substitute and
helped conquer isolation.
I’m also pleased to be in this week’s electronic Mid Hampshire
Observer with The Real Reason Van Gogh Cut his Ear Off. It’s so good
they give us this platform for our writing and thanks to our fantastic teacher,
Nicky Morris, for leading this.
As I grapple with my second novel, which has become as wriggly as my
first despite attempts to work in a more linear way, winning the competition
has been a huge boost. The thought of people reading and enjoying my work is incredibly
uplifting, and I’m delighted to be alongside ten brilliant writers.
https://canarywharf.short-edition.com/story/5m/where-the-rats-can-t-get-me
