The countdown begins ...

Bella and Bertie

Half term has arrived! So I’m on a countdown to Monday morning when I shall pack my car to the gunnels, say bye-bye to my beloved dog and head off for a writers’ retreat. My usual retreats are in the countryside but this time I’ve opted for five days of city life in Liverpool. And, I can’t wait!

I’m a planner, as you know, so my schedule enables my writing to occur morning, evening and late night - freeing my afternoons for wanderings and playtime. I’ve 'Googled' museums, libraries and tourist attractions which will keep me out of trouble and help refresh my little grey cells. 

My Irish grandfather arrived in the UK during the late 1920’s, the belief has always been that he entered via Liverpool docks from Dublin – hence, my choice of destination. Clarence dock has long gone but records and photographs remain in the museum - I'll see what I can find. You’ll remember a few weeks ago I visited Nottingham `Goose fair’ and took their garnet engagement ring back ‘home’ - Liverpool might be deemed the prequel to that timely event.  

I’m taking two projects on retreat: the current book, which I aim to complete and my planning for November’s new book. My head is awash with details and plot twists while my heart is filled with passion for my cast of characters. I’ll try to squeeze in a blog post or two between the editing and urgent rewriting - possibly include a snapshot of my wanderings too!  

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