Last week was my birthday . . . yes 21 again! Although I was working I had a good day and a nice meal with family in the evening. Apart from the aforementioned computer I was lucky enough to receive a beautiful, sparkly, unicorn cover for my phone!
So very me!
I'd particularly like to mention an MG read The Goldfish Boy by Lisa Thompson.
The story follows twelve year old Matthew Corbin. Matthew is funny, kind and very likeable but he has an overwhelming fear of germs which is making his life very difficult. His anxieties cause him to spend much of his life indoors, watching the world go by from his window. All until a toddler disappears in his street and Matthew was the last to see him from his window. Matthew has to confront his own fears and obsessive behaviour to help unravel the mystery. As the story unfolds we learn more about Matthew and the events that have led to his OCD.
Moving, funny and well-researched.
This reminded me of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time by Mark Haddon in many ways.
In my own writing I have completed the first few chapters of my new manuscript. A long way to go but progress is being made which is the most important thing.
Happy weekend
L.G. Keltner @ Writing Off The Edge
Tonja Drecker @ Kidbits Blog
I love that phone case! Glad your new computer is up and running, have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteHappy Belated Birthday!!!! Good luck with your new computer. And congrats on writing the first few chapters of your new book!!!
ReplyDeleteLove the iPhone cover. Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteMarilyn @ onbecomingawriter.com
Progress is the most important thing indeed. Hope a happy birthday was had. The Goldfish Boy sounds like a fun one too.
ReplyDeleteLove the phone case, perfect for you! Glad the change of computer hasn't held your writing up too much.
ReplyDeleteLove the phone cover! How perfect. I'm glad you and your new computer have hit it off. Happy 21st! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the book review. I find OCD fascinating, but sure wouldn't want to have it. Glad you and your new computer are getting along.
ReplyDeleteYay for the new computer, teething trouble and all. Can you imagine I got a new Toshiba computer a few years ago (my HP was about 8 years old), but I couldn't adapt to the new keyboard. I ended up getting a new motherboard and memory for my HP and selling the new one. I'm in big trouble when my old HP gives up the ghost. Happy Birthday to you, congrats on your unicorn cover, and the progress on your chapters! Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteHope all settle s down with your new computer Suzanne. My it's been cold here how about where you are?
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful week-end.
Yvonne.
Glad you had a good birthday.
ReplyDeleteGood thing you and your new computer have come to terms.
Progress wise and writing- every little bit counts! Good job so far! And Unicorns are great! Happy birthday late!
ReplyDeleteHi Suzanne - happy birthday time ... I'm still owed a lunch - which might happen this coming week .. nothing like a long birthday! That phone case looks delightful ... and that computer - great news it's working easily for you ...
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on all things and that writing too - enjoy the weekend - cheers Hilary
Happy Birthday! And glad to hear that your computer and you are coming to terms. I dread the day I'll need to switch.
ReplyDeleteHello everyone, thanks as ever, for your kind comments and visits. Computer and I are getting along just fine, I'm even getting used to the keyboard!
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday, and best wishes on your new computer. Once you get it set up like your old one, you'll love it.
ReplyDeleteYippee! Tech issues on the mend--time to start kicking trash and taking numbers, eh? Before you know it, you're going to be typing 1000 page manuals on that thing. With unicorns, of course. Happy late birthday!
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