Friday 24 October 2014

For those of us in the UK, today marks the start of half term week for many. I must admit the last seven weeks have been hard work and whilst I love working with children, I am ready for a few days off.

Hubby and I are heading to a small cottage on Dartmoor for a few days next week. Not sure how much internet connection there will be there so I will visit blogs when I can. It is a beautiful place. I love the wild ruggedness and the feeling of space. It is so atmospheric and you really feel as if you are getting away from things even though you are only a few miles from civilisation! I am hoping to do some walking and some writing whilst there. Following feedback on my ms I am doing some editing at the moment and one of the main suggestions was that a fight scene should be 'darkened.' I am hoping this will be the place to provide some inspiration to help me with this.

Photo taken on my last visit

I am also celebrating seeing my youngest daughter later today. She has been at university for six weeks now so looking forward to catching up. My eldest daughter has been up in London for a week as part of her university course so she will be home too. Will be nice to have us all together for the weekend.


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LG Keltner @ Writing Off the Edge
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Happy weekend everyone






23 comments:

  1. Hi Suzanne - have a lovely few days together and then walking the moors; good luck with the writing and editing etc.

    Here's to a happy weekend with the family ... cheers Hilary

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  2. Enjoy! Best of luck with all the editing! :)

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  3. Enjoy time away and with your kids.
    Darker. I have trouble with darker...

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  4. Have fun on your little working vacation, Suzanne, and with your daughters. I'm sure it will be delightful to catch up with them. Wishing you a great weekend.

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  5. Suzanne, enjoy the much needed rest and relaxation in a pretty cottage. I'm jealous!

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  6. A wee cottage sounds delightful. I hope you have a great time away.

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  7. Hope you have a great time away and get some much needed time to relax

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  8. Dartmoor, I love the name. It just sounds like a place where all kinds of gothic novel plots could go down. =) Enjoy your time there!

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  9. Enjoy your break and catching up with your daughters. Sounds wonderful. :)

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  10. Your week ahead sounds lovely! I hope you have a really good break and get plenty of writing done. Dark writing is the best writing, of course. I'm always in trouble for making mine too dark - if not downright disturbing! Have a great weekend with the family xx

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  11. Have a lovely time at Dartmoor - I think it would be a perfect place to write darker! x

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  12. I have fond memories of Dartmoor Suzanne, My late husband and I had out last holiday together there just before he passed away,
    Enjoy yourselves and have fun whatever the weather,

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  13. Yay for catching up with the kids and a cozy country vacation! Have a wonderful time! :)

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  14. Gorgeous view! I want to come with you. Can I? I totally need a writing retreat. Enjoy your time away!

    Unleashing the Dreamworld

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  15. There's nothing better than a good weekend with family. And that picture is lovely!

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  16. I hope you have a great time! :-)

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  17. Hi Everyone, thanks so much for stopping by. I have patchy internet access at the moment so may not do a lot of visiting till I return home. Having a great break, with several walks done so far. Settling down to a few hours writing this afternoon. All the best.

    Suzanne

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  18. hope you are enjoying your time away - beautiful country!

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  19. Hi Suzanne,

    This really is happening. I have actually got here to live a comment.

    I do so hope that your time away was one of much treasured moments. Always good to see other family members.

    I love Dartmoor.

    Gary :)

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  20. Have fun at Dartmoor and with your daughter. Let the darkening begin!

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