Monthly Archives: January 2010

Next project

Posted on January 25, 2010 by khobar95

While I’m waiting for Over the Hills and Far Away to simmer, I’m looking ahead to the future. Already I’m outlining my next project and I’m very excited to see it mature in such a short amount of time. Loads … Continue reading →

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Over the Hills and Far Away

Posted on January 23, 2010 by khobar95

Not really much to say at the moment as I’m waiting for input from a new reader. To fill the time I’m re-reading John van de Ruit’s “Spud”, picking up some things I missed the first time around. The parallels … Continue reading →

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Over the Hills and Far Away

Posted on January 14, 2010 by khobar95

There are so many interesting aspects of writing a memoir. Some are funny and/or surprising, and some are frustrating as can be. I’m always amazed at what I thought I knew that I really didn’t or had wrong. One example … Continue reading →

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Over the Hills and Far Away

Posted on January 9, 2010 by khobar95

I’m very pleased with how the rewrites have gone – they turned out better that I expected. I thought I’d run into trouble due to lack of specific detail but it wasn’t too much of an issue. I rewrote certain … Continue reading →

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Over the Hills and Far Away

Posted on January 8, 2010 by khobar95

I wish I could remember who showed me the “trick” of making “creamed” coffee without creamer/milk/other? Put the instant coffee into the cup, add a couple drops of water, and whisk it vigorously until it becomes frothy. Add sugar and … Continue reading →

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Over the Hills and Far Away

Posted on January 7, 2010 by khobar95

Still working on the “parachuting” issue. I’m listing every character in the book and then adding their “introduction” so I can see at a glance how things are handled.

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Over the Hills and Far Away

Posted on January 6, 2010 by khobar95

Working on the “parachuting” issue. My friend in England suggested an introductory sentence or two for characters, so readers had a frame of reference as to who they were in the story. He said his character could have been another … Continue reading →

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Over the Hills and Far Away

Posted on January 4, 2010 by khobar95

Ah, the holidays are behind us and we’re steaming full speed ahead into whatever awaits us. I’ve received feedback from an old friend – his comments were very helpful, echoing Mike’s on one very important point and giving me much … Continue reading →

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