We’ve got a rally going past our house today. As usual, I forgot to move my car before they closed the road, so I can’t go and see my friend. I really enjoyed the first few cars, then I got bored and worried about sunburn, so I went in. Now I’m getting heartily sick of the noise, and there’s still at least half an hour to go before I can…
Yippee!
My story “Infant Colic” is up at the website of Cosmos Magazine. I love the illustration.
Chestnuts
Traditionally the chestnuts ripen in time for the Fiesta de San Martin (Martinmass)on November 11th. This year they’re already falling from the trees, which I suspect is one more sign of global warming. I picked a few to try a still life, just for fun. The bowl is a replica (from ancient Babylon, I think) that I bought ages ago from a museum catalogue.
Nayra
My son’s homework takes up most of the afternoons, so we’ve been neglecting his Godmother, Ana. On Saturday we finally got there and had a good time. Here’s Ana’s daughter, Nayra.
And Another!
The editor of A Cup of Comfort has bought my non-fiction essay “The Whole Kitten Caboodle” for A Cup of Comfort® for Cat Lovers which will come out in July 2008. I knew I was on the short list, but I’m delighted to know I’m definitely in. I don’t suppose this sales streak will last, but it’s marvellous while it does. And now I really must go and do some…
Another Sale!
Yippee! Escape Velocity have bought the reprint rights to “Scream Quietly, which appeared in Fathing in June 2005. It’s not a lot of money, but it feels Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrreat!