Here’s how to do it: Write that novel that is lurking around in your head, somewhere. Me? I haven’t got the time. I don’t even have time to blog book reviews that I have already written. Shame.
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It is a lovely idea to tell your story for your granddaughter. I’m sure the rest of us would enjoy reading it as well. Finding time to read and write is always a challenge and even when I find the time I don’t always find myself in the mood!
By: Kathleen on November 11, 2009
at 1:34 am
Kathleen – I should be writing, not surfing and blogging…. 🙂 The excuse? It’s late and I’ve had a long day already…
By: seachanges on November 11, 2009
at 8:31 pm