Breaking News: I Am Taking Blog Holiday Break Until End Of September!

Dear all,

I've decided to take a break from blogging until the end of September. Also there hasn't been much to write about because I've been so busy at work, then coming home.

When I come back, I'll be about to let you know whether I got a place at the Faber Academy for yet another editing course. It took a lot for me to submit my story to them. A lot of discussions with Big Momma and Sis, both were very encouraging but I was doubtful on a few levels. First the expense, second my genre and three my setting. But nothing ventured, nothing gained. I've been stuck on that book for the last few months, so hopefully getting a place, and going on the course will make a difference. I do have another final course to consider but this is the one, I think will make a difference, if not merely because I need to rock up to class everything and deliver something. That makes a difference.

I just need a break from the blogging. This year, I've exceed my normal production rate at 184 posts compared to other years where I write between 12 to 57 posts a year - note I've been writing since 2012 - nearly seven years.

Money challenge? I may continue on the break, I'm not sure or catch up when I come back. That's another thing that has fallen on the wayside.

Thank you for reading and hope to catch up with you soon.

Best wishes

Anna

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