Monday 22 February 2016

Viking Fever...

It's the first Monday back at work after a week off and I spent most of today feeling like this internally:

 

I had a great time at home last week - I feel like I didn't end up having much of a holiday because I ended up doing something every day/night, which is a first for me! I'm actually kinda glad to be back, because it means I can slow down and catch up on my sleep! But I managed to catch up with old friends, book a lot of wedding stuff and hang out with my sister and parents, so I'm not complaining. I have a bundle of news from last week, but I'm going to have to condense it down or else this blog post will go on forever: basically, I ended up going for an unexpected job interview on Wednesday and my fiancé has a job interview at the same company today - so fingers crossed for him! I also received some not so good news, but I'm not ready to talk about that yet.

As well as reassuring you all that I'm alive, I also just wanted to say a huge thank you to everyone who visited during Sarah Foster's (Anti) Valentine Muse Party Blogfest - I had so much fun writing my post and visiting all the other blogs that were taking part.

I'm so relieved that everyone seemed to like Jari. Truth be told, I was so so nervous about writing about him, because I was convinced no one would like him. He means such a lot to me as a character - I owe him so much because he's the character that's got me super enthusiastic about writing again - and I just couldn't bear it if people hated him. But I'm so glad I took a chance and introduced him to you all. I had so much fun with him - honestly, in the book that I'm writing he can be awful, but it was nice to show off his more playful side during the party.

I hope you did all enjoy reading about him - fingers crossed that means that if I ever publish his book you'll like that too ;)! I could honestly gush about him and his world all day, but I guess it would probably be more beneficial to us all if I just got the damn book written instead ;).

Jari when I told him to go back to his own world after the party


Except procrastination....#writersblock

Hope you're all having a good Monday!

What have you been up to lately? Did you have a half term? What's been going on in your writing? Do you like Vikings?

15 comments:

  1. Glad to hear you had a good half term break catching up with friends and family.

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  2. Thanks, Suzanne :)! I feel like the break was well overdue!

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  3. It's good to get a break. My character Huntress (at my now defunct blog Roe) really likes Jari...you she kind of said something about chicken. Had a great time and know I love both you and your awesome Viking character Rachel.

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    1. I LOVED Huntress!! She was awesome...though, the part about the chicken worried me slightly...I'll just get Jari and his fire power to protect me ;). Thanks so much, Sheena :)!

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  4. looking back, i enjoyed your thank you vlog, way to go!
    and jari was fun to encounter at the anti-valentine party!
    and go vikings! (ha)
    happy monday!

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    1. Thanks so much, Tara! Jari is great, perhaps he should have a guest spot on my blog ;). Woo, Vikings! Thanks for stopping by!

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  5. Glad you had a good week off and nice to see you back. Best of luck for you and your boyfriend with your job hunting. So pleased you introduced Jari into the world and that you have gained confidence from letting him loose. Have a great week!!!!

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    1. Thanks so much, Nicola! I might have trouble reining him in now ;)! Have a lovely week :)!

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  6. I see we both had last week off! Hope your fiance gets good news about the job.

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    1. I love holidays! Hope yours was good too :)! Thank you!

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  7. It sounds like you had a lot of fun, even though you were very busy. Good for you. Sorry I missed your last post. I was feeling sorry for myself. It's awesome of you to have shared one of your new characters with everyone. I know this story means a lot to you. Its great that you're still having fun writing it. All the best to you and your fiance.

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    1. Thanks, Murees! No worries :), I hope you're feeling better now :)

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  8. Good luck with the job search. I have tons of things to do in the writing realm, but lack focus. And now I'm looking at another weekend full of housecleaning and keeping the kids entertained. Blah!

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    1. Thanks, Tamara! Oh no! I hate it when life gets in the way - why can't things just run themselves until the book is written ;)?

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  9. Good luck with the job search. I have tons of things to do in the writing realm, but lack focus. And now I'm looking at another weekend full of housecleaning and keeping the kids entertained. Blah!

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