The weather is a major factor in the day-to-day exploits of the modern writer-postman. Sweltering heat, torrential rain, cyclonic winds. And sometimes all at once.
Such conditions can detract from the plotting process of works of fiction when house roofs are being lifted, cars are being washed away – right there in front of you!
A little rain had fallen- All right, a LOT of rain fell. Everywhere in the whole city. Flooding, distress, disorder. But there was no wet mail delivered by me. Oh no. I am a professional and I care for my customers’s mail, always.
Anyway, let’s move on to the writing part of this post. Two points to cover: My manuscript tentatively called Corruption is currently under consideration at Hachette. So, it’s fingers crossed for a YES. Secondly, I’m currently – yes, I’m very current – polishing my manuscript-in-progress called Squeezed (don’t like the title) and will be looking to email it to Lyn, my agent at Australian Literary Management, at the end of this week (today is Sunday. I’m giving myself to Friday afternoon to fine-tooth comb my words).
Below is a pic of my current editing suite . . .
Well, it does the trick. There’s plenty of natural light and fresh air. It’s comfy, roomy, close to the kitchen. Every writer-postman should have such a room.
That’s it, I’m out of here.
At the moment (didn’t want to type ‘currently’ again) I’m reading:
‘The Glass Hotel’ by Emily St. John Mandel
‘Vacuum in the Dark’ by Jen Beagin
‘Sweeney and the Bicycles’ by Philip Salom
At the moment (really didn’t want to type ‘currently’ again) I’m watching:
‘Truth Be Told’ Apple+ (5/10. Cliche dialogue – plus characters who don’t listen to one another. They have their info dump (plot information/backstory) to deliver (rather clunky) and just go for it. The main character didn’t make sense. Can’t see she’s destroying the lives of her loved ones and always put herself first).
‘Vera’ ABC (Australia)
‘The Weekly with Charlie Pickering’ ABC (Australia) Comedy gold about the news.
And ‘Poirot’ on DVD. My wife and I are rewatching every case in episode order. We’re up to number 60.
Chris McTrustry 