I
realise that this blog has not been about my writing recently. This doesn’t mean I haven’t been writing,
there just isn’t anything to report.
I’ve
finished the first draft of my third novel which I am currently editing. At the same time, I’m writing a short story
for a competition and my mind is filled with problem solving for Silver. It has occurred to me that the structure
could be greatly improved, that perhaps the chapters are too long and the whole
thing needs shaking up. I will start to
write the sequel next week so I’m also planning for that. Not to mention thinking about a few other
little projects I have up my sleeve.
All
of that, mixed with a full time job and a sudden social life – cinema twice in one
week, we went to see Rhod Gilbert last week, a Saturday night of geeky fun and seeing Dara O'Briain tomorrow and
off to the theatre on Friday! Not to
mention I need to find the time to see Dark Shadows (released last
Friday). I don’t have to, but I need to.
So
I apologise for the lack of intriguing, fascinating blog posts over the weekend
and today. In the meantime, this made me
smile;
Stephen
Preddy (writer of Green Wing) and Tony Robinson have joined forces to bring a
little lightness to those travelling from Birmingham
to London. Announcements have been written by Preddy and
Robinson has helped the staff learn their lines. The announcements, which can also be heard at
London’s
Marylebone Station, include;
- "I'd like to welcome passengers boarding this 7.33 from Birmingham Moor Street to London Marylebone. If you've just bumped into someone who you barely know, you now have one hour and 30 minutes of awkward small talk. Good luck."
- "For any passengers who've not visited London before, do please prepare yourselves for the capital's overwhelmingly calm and relaxing pace of life."
- "We will shortly be passing through West Ruislip where we will be racing the Underground trains. Do please feel free to cheer for our driver."
- "Will any passengers listening to noisy iPods please get a better taste in music. Thank you."
Wonderful!
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