One last thing...before zzz's

Finally, I think I’ve figured out this whole ‘subscribe to my blog’ thingy. I’m slowly getting a handle on the whole blog thing and my website will be up and running properly soon – (my project for next week before I knuckle back down to write) I mean write as in books…novels and such like not just blogging.

If you feel like giving it a go, just for the hell of it, hit subscribe to Midnight Rambler... and let me know if you get the updates. I think I’ve finally got it, but hey, I could still have it all wrong.

Time for zzz’s big day tomorrow. Have a terrific weekend everyone.

Mirrors & Mythology

Listening to: 'A book like this' - Angus & Julia Stone

Mirrors – A fantastic, surprising thriller directed by Alexandre Aja of ‘The Hills have Eyes’ fame with Kiefer Sutherland.

I hesitated at borrowing this DVD each time I visited the store. The blurb on the back sounded like a flimsy plotline but about a few weeks ago (yes, I haven’t had time to post before now) I really wanted to watch a thriller and Kiefer always usually entertains me in one way or another.

Well, to my shock, surprise and delight (yes, I’m a little strange) this MA rated medium level violence film turned out to be a full on horror movie! For me that was delightful but for someone who hates horror and just wanted a thriller would’ve been upset or even disturbed. If you fall into the former category then you’ll love this movie!

I haven’t been scared by a movie (you know, the jump in your seat kind, or the look away can’t watch kind) since my teens but this one weaved its evil magic and scared me on more than one occasion. There was one scene that I couldn’t even watch (and it didn’t involve spiders). And by then the theme and plot line had already dug its claws in and I was compelled to finish the movie.

There is a great conclusion, not the Hollywood one I was expecting. I give it 4 ½ stars for unpredictability and for being a superb B grade horror flick.

While it was a fab surprise for me and could be a huge shock to those unprepared, either way it’s a damn good watch and a surprising find. I even recommend watching the extras at the films conclusion, not only is the mythology of Mirrors interesting and fascinating, it takes the scariness of the tale away long enough to sleep :)

The three www's...

Listening to: Inshallah – Eskimo Joe

No, I’m not talking about the worldwide web. I’m talking writing, walking and water and not necessarily in that order.

Finally, after months and months of constant computer issues, from rebuilding hard drives, to faulty motherboards (from a brand new computer) finally it seems to be functioning as it should.

During this time, I managed to pull out large chunks of hair to which I have to wear a hat to hide my sudden baldness eeek! *joking* I lost files, email contacts (if I haven’t contacted you, this is one of the reasons why), short stories, rewrites, photos and so the list goes on… I was in computer hell…

So once computer was back on track I had exactly one week to throw myself into work and meet necessary deadlines. Applying for the ASA mentorship (to which I was unsuccessful) then the preparation for a writing retreat in the hills, critiquing stories for retreat, editing my story for submission, the beginning of a rewrite of first novel while editing the second. Compiling ideas for an 8-12 year old and a YA story, subbing short stories and finishing another YA. No, I’ve only managed to complete some of the tasks – none of it was possible in a week but that week did help me find my rhythm and re-ignite my passion for writing YAY!

My morning walks tied in with morning pages inspired by Julia Cameron and being thrown into the deep end of meeting deadlines has been a worthwhile experience for me. Although some deadlines were missed, I’m still satisfied with my effort, but more importantly I’m writing again. Writing with passion and more determined than ever!

Would love to hear your experience of finding your way back into writing after stopping for whatever reason if you’d like to share :)

Song of the month...

Well it’s not hard to see that I’m way behind with my song of the month – perhaps I should rename this ‘song of the Quarter’

I hope to change this and be more prolific with posting like some other wonderful writer’s I know.

I have chosen a wonderful song called ‘Dog Days’ by Florence and the Machine Since we are now moving into winter – it’s a pretty pertinent song – don’t you think?

Dog Days

Definition: These are the hottest and most unhealthy days of the year. Also known as Canicular Days, the name derives from the Dog Star, Sirius. The traditional timing of Dog Days is the 40 days beginning July 3 and ending August 11, coinciding with the heliacal (at sunrise) rising of Sirius. For us in the Southern Hemisphere it is usually between January and early March.

Enjoy