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#41
General Discussion / Re: The good morning, good nig...
Last post by elay2433 - August 11, 2020, 06:53:32 PMLife has been a bit crazy for me as of late. The owner of the company I worked for the last 23 years is preparing to retire. Rather than buy his business, or try to start over elsewhere in the same field, I figured I should try something else. I applied to the local fire department. Figured it'd be an interesting career change that would support my family and possibly provide me with a little extra time to write. And it's something I wanted to do since I was a teenager (but didn't have it in me back then). It's a competitive field, so I didn't really think I had much of a chance. Prepped like hell for the interviews, got my EMT licence, went to work part time for AMR on the ALS side to garner some experience. Two years later, after completing an 18 week academy and ruining my knees, I'm on as a probationary firefighter. Been at it for almost two months now. It's crazy here where I'm stationed. We run an average of 20 calls in a 24 hour period. Lots of fires. Don't sleep much. 48 hours on and 96 hours off. I'm at the busiest station in the city right now, but eventually (once probation is over and if I wind up at a slower house), I think it'll be a good place to get some writing done. Until then, I don't think I'll be able to do much. It's sad to admit this, but I've only completed one short story in the last year. Hoping to change that once I get a handle on this new way of life.
How's everything going for you, Ed?
Good to see some of us are still at the writing game.
Derek, I really enjoyed Dead Man's Eyes. I don't get to read much fiction lately, but I do squeeze in some audiobook listening here and there on bike rides. Do you have a link to the audiobook version of your new novel?
How's everything going for you, Ed?
Good to see some of us are still at the writing game.
Derek, I really enjoyed Dead Man's Eyes. I don't get to read much fiction lately, but I do squeeze in some audiobook listening here and there on bike rides. Do you have a link to the audiobook version of your new novel?
#42
General Discussion / Re: The good morning, good nig...
Last post by delboy - August 11, 2020, 01:13:10 AMGlad to see a few folks turning up :-)
I know what you mean about publishers folding, Geoff. My western publisher of many years has given up on fiction. That said, I found another - I thought they were simply an easy way of getting something out there, but fair play to them, they've done a good job and have just produced an audio version of my book, too, so I'm actually quite pleased with them. No sales, though...
I've even written a story myself this last week. Really pleased with it, too.
So perhaps the mojo is sneaking quietly back!
Derek
I know what you mean about publishers folding, Geoff. My western publisher of many years has given up on fiction. That said, I found another - I thought they were simply an easy way of getting something out there, but fair play to them, they've done a good job and have just produced an audio version of my book, too, so I'm actually quite pleased with them. No sales, though...
I've even written a story myself this last week. Really pleased with it, too.
So perhaps the mojo is sneaking quietly back!
Derek
#43
General Discussion / Re: The good morning, good nig...
Last post by Geoff_N - August 07, 2020, 03:03:44 PMStill writing shorts for the BSFA crit group - at least one short per 2 months.
Also still writing the sequel to Falling Up, which is the sequel to Suppose We.
Two of my publishers have given up forcing me to consider self publishing those two novels
Hence Exit, Pursued by a Bee - my first sf novel is now Alien Exit https://mybook.to/alienexit
I'm in isolation at the moment cos Chester hospital has restarted its pain clinic and I have an appointment next Friday. I had a bodged inguinal hernia op last year and ongoing pain needs to be sorted.
Bad news - isolation means no cycling for a week! Unless I get a tiny bike and do laps of my miniscule garden. Good news is that now I'm not going out at all I can read and write more.
Good to see peeps here again.
Also still writing the sequel to Falling Up, which is the sequel to Suppose We.
Two of my publishers have given up forcing me to consider self publishing those two novels
Hence Exit, Pursued by a Bee - my first sf novel is now Alien Exit https://mybook.to/alienexit
I'm in isolation at the moment cos Chester hospital has restarted its pain clinic and I have an appointment next Friday. I had a bodged inguinal hernia op last year and ongoing pain needs to be sorted.
Bad news - isolation means no cycling for a week! Unless I get a tiny bike and do laps of my miniscule garden. Good news is that now I'm not going out at all I can read and write more.
Good to see peeps here again.
#44
General Discussion / Re: The good morning, good nig...
Last post by Ed - August 06, 2020, 12:22:56 PMQuote from: elay2433 on July 27, 2020, 06:01:53 PM
Good to see the forum up and going again.
Me too, Jerry -- keep thinking I'll get back to it one day. Nice to see you dropping in. How's life treating you?
#45
General Discussion / Re: The good morning, good nig...
Last post by elay2433 - July 27, 2020, 06:01:53 PMGood to see the forum up and going again. Miss this place. Miss where I was with writing when the crit group was running full force. Hope everyone is doing well.
Miss this place. Miss where I was with writing when the crit group was running full force. Hope everyone is doing well. #46
General Discussion / Re: The good morning, good nig...
Last post by Ed - July 23, 2020, 04:53:25 AMUrgh -- new owners. I know how that is. Takes some getting used to. What typically happens is they have an axe-man who identifies where 'cost savings' can be made, then they proceed to get rid of the people you like, promote the ones you don't, and take away all the perks that kept you sane. I don't envy you at all, Del.
I'm still the same, writing-wise. I spend most of every day at a computer screen these days, so the last thing I feel like doing in my spare time is writing. It may change in the future. The lockdown and cancer have made me take stock, and another side effect is I don't suffer fools gladly anymore. I can afford to take a year off and just live my life for a change, and I'm getting ever closer to shutting down the business and doing that. I've had that opportunity in the past and found myself too worried that I would find it hard to restart again, from the point of view of finding work. Never did it.
I'm still the same, writing-wise. I spend most of every day at a computer screen these days, so the last thing I feel like doing in my spare time is writing. It may change in the future. The lockdown and cancer have made me take stock, and another side effect is I don't suffer fools gladly anymore. I can afford to take a year off and just live my life for a change, and I'm getting ever closer to shutting down the business and doing that. I've had that opportunity in the past and found myself too worried that I would find it hard to restart again, from the point of view of finding work. Never did it.
#47
General Discussion / Re: The good morning, good nig...
Last post by delboy - July 20, 2020, 04:20:33 PMGood news on the six monthly, results, Ed! 
Yep, still working from home due to Covid. It's been a very busy few months. The new owners of the business don't take any prisoners... Can't say I'm enjoying it any more.
Not doing any writing at all, at the moment. It's actually the most definite break from writing I can remember having. I just haven't felt like doing any for a few months, even though I've a few things on the go. I'm sure it'll come back soon, it's just been very strange times
Derek
Yep, still working from home due to Covid. It's been a very busy few months. The new owners of the business don't take any prisoners... Can't say I'm enjoying it any more.
Not doing any writing at all, at the moment. It's actually the most definite break from writing I can remember having. I just haven't felt like doing any for a few months, even though I've a few things on the go. I'm sure it'll come back soon, it's just been very strange times
Derek
#48
General Discussion / Re: The good morning, good nig...
Last post by Ed - July 03, 2020, 12:02:41 PMQuote from: delboy on June 30, 2020, 07:36:31 AM
Back in okay, here, Ed!!
Hope you're doing okay yourself.
Derek
Was starting to think I'd killed it! Nice to see you back in, Del. All fine here, thanks. Just got my 6 month scan result and so far so good -- all clear. Getting the result was a lot like pulling teeth, though. The consultant got all testy for me hassling them for a result after three weeks. He was going to keep me waiting until 16th July, when my next consultation is booked
How are you doing? Keeping sane, still working from home?
#49
General Discussion / Re: The good morning, good nig...
Last post by delboy - June 30, 2020, 07:36:31 AMBack in okay, here, Ed!!
Hope you're doing okay yourself.
Derek
Hope you're doing okay yourself.
Derek
#50
General Discussion / Re: The good morning, good nig...
Last post by Ed - June 04, 2020, 03:12:55 PMWell, the forum is back, but there are a still a few issues. I had trouble logging in. To get back in I had to reset my password, which wasn't easy, because the theme is broken, and the 'reset password' text below the login box isn't visible until you hover over it. If anybody's still checking in and has problems they can't overcome, please email me at blunted@cafedoom.com and I'll see what I can do to help.
Smileys are broken too
Smileys are broken too