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The Mr Darcy Debate

Ah yes – hasn’t everyone had one of these at a dinner party? (The debate – not the Mr Darcy!!!)
Well actually – no, not me! I’d never seen the original Colin Firth version of Pride and Prejudice (and I love him). So after much hounding by my fellow Bootcampers I finally found the DVD. I got all very excited and decided to make a day of it.
It was an unusually cold and rainy day for sunny Coffs Harbour so I stocked up on munchies and wine, snuggled on the lounge with my two muses (my mutts – Strawberry and Daiquiri) and pressed play.
I actually watched the entire six (or was it eight) hours in one sitting (yes the dogs had a hungry look in their eyes towards the end!)
The next day I watched the more recent version with Andrew Macfadyn and Keira Knightly. But I remain undecided on who my favourite Mr Darcy is out of the two.
Who is yours? Vote now!
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I also have a dream

Someone recently gave me feedback on my entire manuscript (based on not very much at all!)
They said it would never sell. I was told my hero was not heroic enough, my heroine was ‘scarred’ (not perfect enough) and my storyline might make people feel ‘uncomfortable’.
Part of me wanted to trash the entire 90,000 words and start again – start something that ‘fit’ with the expectations of others.
Then I saw her perform on Britain’s You’ve Got Talent show.
I know I shouldn’t use cliches like ‘don’t judge a book by its cover’ but there was never a better time to use it really.
To any other writer who is struggling to maintain their own style and write the book they’ve always dreamed of – the book of their heart (thanks Marion Lennox for sharing that prase with me), take a look at this clip.
I’m going back to finish my ms.
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Easter Miracles

This Easter I have lusted over gluttonous amounts of chocolate, greedily nibbling away while slothing on the lounge and watching Pride & Prejudice (the Colin Firth one…finally), much to the wrath of dear partner who envies that I can do all that without feeling the least bit sinful!
Oh well, it is Easter after all.
This Easter I also admit to missing my Bootcamp writing buddies who usually keep me informed and amused with a constant stream of emails. They must all be having a nice break away with family and friends. Happy Easter everyone.
Speaking of emails… I haven’t been spammed – not a single one this last 48 hours (where it’s Easter Sunday somewhere in the world). Do those sinful spammers take an Easter break too? Maybe miracles really do happen.