Dropping to say hello and goodbye as I head off to the MRWG retreat in Ocean Grove. A weekend of good food, great company, lots of chatter and writing work of course.
Last year’s retreat was fabulous and I’m expecting this weekend to be the same.
The MRWG meeting was last Sunday and it was a great meeting, especially as we popped champagne (and non-alcoholic stuff) corks for a special lady who had a first sale.
I still can’t say much as she’s waiting to make it official with contracts, etc. Once she gives me the okay, I’ll let you know.
Off to finish packing and cross off the checklist. I keep thinking I’m forgetting something. Oh well…
Elvina
Thursday, June 19, 2008
Friday, June 13, 2008
Just checking in
Hi Everyone,
Just a quick post to say that I’m writing (YAY) and progressing with not one BUT TWO manuscripts at the moment.
Fine-tuning “The Tycoon’s Toughest Adversary” (yes, I know it’s a typical HM&B “oh lord” title, but if it makes an editor take notice, so be it!) just in case Desire want to see the revised full manuscript (please, please, pretty please).
Also working on the revised first chapter and synopsis of “Needing You” for the MRWG retreat next week. I can’t wait.
Then it’s back to revising Danielle’s story “Take Me in Your Arms” – she’s a friend of Amanda from “The Tycoon’s Toughest Adversary” and appears in that manuscript too.
Tomorrow is the Melbourne Romance Writers Guild (MRWG) meeting and I’m sure it will be a fun and productive meeting (they all are) filled with endless laughter, chatty and of course, chocolate.
It will be a special day as there’ll be a celebration (what it is, I can’t say. Sorry, sworn to secrecy). Will tell you all about it in the next post.
Until then, be happy and safe – and keep those fingers tapping at the keyboard!
Elvina
Just a quick post to say that I’m writing (YAY) and progressing with not one BUT TWO manuscripts at the moment.
Fine-tuning “The Tycoon’s Toughest Adversary” (yes, I know it’s a typical HM&B “oh lord” title, but if it makes an editor take notice, so be it!) just in case Desire want to see the revised full manuscript (please, please, pretty please).
Also working on the revised first chapter and synopsis of “Needing You” for the MRWG retreat next week. I can’t wait.
Then it’s back to revising Danielle’s story “Take Me in Your Arms” – she’s a friend of Amanda from “The Tycoon’s Toughest Adversary” and appears in that manuscript too.
Tomorrow is the Melbourne Romance Writers Guild (MRWG) meeting and I’m sure it will be a fun and productive meeting (they all are) filled with endless laughter, chatty and of course, chocolate.
It will be a special day as there’ll be a celebration (what it is, I can’t say. Sorry, sworn to secrecy). Will tell you all about it in the next post.
Until then, be happy and safe – and keep those fingers tapping at the keyboard!
Elvina
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Hello
Wow, where have the weeks gone?
It’s been a busy time, getting a new computer and loading all my files onto it (a mammoth task considering my old computer is on its last legs and being difficult, won’t let me copy certain files).
Also, happy to report that my chapters are on their way to Silhouette Desire.
Now the waiting begins – but I have lots to keep me busy in the meantime.
Revising other chapters, rehashing “Needing You” in preparation for the MRWG retreat AND helping organize the MRWG retreat.
This is the second retreat at the White House in Ocean Grove. There’ll be about 12 ladies ready to enjoy a relaxing yet productive weekend away from disruptions. We’ll be feeding the soul (both with food, book discussions and watching movies), critiquing our masterpieces and helping each other on the way to publication.
Should be lots of fun (last year’s was!) – I can’t wait.
Bye for now.
Elvina
It’s been a busy time, getting a new computer and loading all my files onto it (a mammoth task considering my old computer is on its last legs and being difficult, won’t let me copy certain files).
Also, happy to report that my chapters are on their way to Silhouette Desire.
Now the waiting begins – but I have lots to keep me busy in the meantime.
Revising other chapters, rehashing “Needing You” in preparation for the MRWG retreat AND helping organize the MRWG retreat.
This is the second retreat at the White House in Ocean Grove. There’ll be about 12 ladies ready to enjoy a relaxing yet productive weekend away from disruptions. We’ll be feeding the soul (both with food, book discussions and watching movies), critiquing our masterpieces and helping each other on the way to publication.
Should be lots of fun (last year’s was!) – I can’t wait.
Bye for now.
Elvina
Sunday, April 6, 2008
Just Surviving
Not much happening here, due to ill health. But I’m slowly getting better and getting things back on track.
In other news, Easter was here and gone. And here are my two gorgeous nieces Jessica and Zahra enjoying the day.
Isn’t Zahra’s expression the best? Her first sighting of chocolate.
But probably not the last… She definitely takes after her Aunty V.
Catch you later!
Elvina
In other news, Easter was here and gone. And here are my two gorgeous nieces Jessica and Zahra enjoying the day.
Isn’t Zahra’s expression the best? Her first sighting of chocolate.
But probably not the last… She definitely takes after her Aunty V.
Catch you later!
Elvina
Saturday, March 15, 2008
Busy as ever
Things are busy as ever here in the Payet household.
My revisions are coming along nicely, I’ve managed to get some ‘me time’ to watch a few DVDs and read a book or two, as well as keeping up with everyday happenings.
And tomorrow is the Melbourne Romance Writers Guild (MRWG) meeting. Where did the month go since the last meeting?
As always, the meeting will be great – catching up with a wonderful bunch of women, hearing the latest gossip and swapping writing information and of course, having lots of laughs.
And that will be the weekend over. They go too fast, don’t they?
Yay to another 4 day week, then another long weekend. I llloovvee those long weekends (but they still go too fast).
Have fun!
Elvina
My revisions are coming along nicely, I’ve managed to get some ‘me time’ to watch a few DVDs and read a book or two, as well as keeping up with everyday happenings.
And tomorrow is the Melbourne Romance Writers Guild (MRWG) meeting. Where did the month go since the last meeting?
As always, the meeting will be great – catching up with a wonderful bunch of women, hearing the latest gossip and swapping writing information and of course, having lots of laughs.
And that will be the weekend over. They go too fast, don’t they?
Yay to another 4 day week, then another long weekend. I llloovvee those long weekends (but they still go too fast).
Have fun!
Elvina
Monday, March 3, 2008
Here's the Birthday Girl
Here's the gorgeous birthday girl, Jessica, with her baby sister Zahra.
Aren't they adorable...
A very biased "Aunty V"
How Time Flies...
Gees, how did two weeks disappear since my last post?
I’m sure someone is purposely speeding up the days and months just to annoy me. And it will be Easter in two weeks – where’s the year going??
I have been busy, designing and selling staircases at my day job at Slattery & Acquroff Holdings – www.stairking.com.au - and hitting the revisions at night.
I’m happy to say that things are slowly…very slowly…coming together on the book and with some long weekends coming up, I’m hoping to have a full first draft by the end of the month.
Apart from that, I’ll be helping some gorgeous people celebrate birthdays. On Saturday, my beautiful niece Jessica turned six. This Sunday, it’s my brother Paul’s birthday. And on the 25th, it’s Mum’s turn to celebrate.
With all these parties, it’s making losing weight that little bit harder. But I’m slowly heading towards my goal – another 10 kgs to go. Quite happy with what I’ve achieved – 27 kgs in about 2 years. Now if only I can find a way to enjoy waking up at 5.20am to hit the treadmill.
Have fun!
Elvina
I’m sure someone is purposely speeding up the days and months just to annoy me. And it will be Easter in two weeks – where’s the year going??
I have been busy, designing and selling staircases at my day job at Slattery & Acquroff Holdings – www.stairking.com.au - and hitting the revisions at night.
I’m happy to say that things are slowly…very slowly…coming together on the book and with some long weekends coming up, I’m hoping to have a full first draft by the end of the month.
Apart from that, I’ll be helping some gorgeous people celebrate birthdays. On Saturday, my beautiful niece Jessica turned six. This Sunday, it’s my brother Paul’s birthday. And on the 25th, it’s Mum’s turn to celebrate.
With all these parties, it’s making losing weight that little bit harder. But I’m slowly heading towards my goal – another 10 kgs to go. Quite happy with what I’ve achieved – 27 kgs in about 2 years. Now if only I can find a way to enjoy waking up at 5.20am to hit the treadmill.
Have fun!
Elvina
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