I am pleased (and mightily relieved) to report that I can finally put my socks on again! I still can’t spend long at the computer though, and am definitely having to ration myself.
So what has life been like without writing, blogging, reading blogs etc? Well I have to say I’ve quite enjoyed it! It was kind of peaceful and useful in reminding me what was really important
– HOWEVER – enough of that – because writing is very important and after all I am addicted – so here goes –
Last night I made my first real foray back into the world at Wendy’s celebration of twenty one years as a writer of adult fiction! – a true cause for celebration, along with the publication of her novel, The Woman Who Drew Buildings.
It was a lovely September evening warmed through by the afternoon sun. As we arrived several small children in the street asked us if we were going to the party and did we know the way? Their excitement mingled in the air with voices drifting from the house where the front door stood open, inviting us in.
Candles and flowers adorned Wendy’s lovely house and there were sparkling lights and a gazebo in the garden. Wine flowed, food was abundant and delicious, and conversation was the best! I had lots to talk about with the lovely writers from Easington, and with many other friends and colleagues, also with Rachel of Listenupnorth who I met for the first time, thanks to Anne. I so admire what Rachel is trying to do.
I couldn’t squeeze into the study to hear what Wendy said, there just wasn’t room, but Fadia told me it was ‘perfect’ for the occasion and I am sure it was.
I tried desperately to talk to Sharon and Pat but seemed fated never to manage it! I was pleased that I did at least get to catch up with Liz after missing our last writer’s lunch.
I wanted to stay longer than I did but my back won out in the end. My only real regret – I forgot to take my camera, but then cameras can get in the way of good conversations and special evenings can’t they? And this was truly special – a great party Wendy, I loved it. When’s the next one please ?
So glad you’re better Avril – the party sounds wonderful!
KJ
Dear Avril
lovely post…
Thank you for being there, talking a storm at the party – and earlier that day for the cream cakes and company in the afternoon when I was at my most frantic. I most appreciated all that because you were still not properly right (in the back – you’re always very right in the head).
Terry next door took some photos which (DV) I’ll put on my post today. You are there somewhere,
Very glad you’re back blogging – cyberspace is not the same without Writing Junkie.
love
wx