Once upon a time I walked 100km. In just under 36 hours. I did this as part of the Oxfam Trailwalker fundraising event back in 2010. The challenge was to walk 100km as a team of four in less than 48 hours. It was an amazing experience -- and very very tough. (If you're interested, our Trailwalker team blog … Continue reading Of walking (or not) and dodgy pedometers
D&D chronicles: enter zombies
After our Total Party Kill a few weeks ago, we started a new game for our third D&D session, all playing new characters who entered the scenario in the aftermath of the previous game. This time I'm playing a ranger, and I even have a backstory consistent with the world we're playing in. [I should … Continue reading D&D chronicles: enter zombies
Thoughts on interval writing
It's amazing how fast two weeks can whoosh past. And I've just ducked in here to share and comment on this post from literary agent Rachelle Gardner on Interval training for writers. The basic gist (based on research) is that optimal working habits involve no more than three 90-minute sessions of high concentration, divided by … Continue reading Thoughts on interval writing
And now for some blog joy
A few days ago I was talking about writing with joy -- but now it seems blogging with joy can be good too. I was thrilled a couple of days ago to be tagged by The Hyperteller for the 'Tell me about yourself' award. Perhaps I'm a little more excited than is warranted, but it's so … Continue reading And now for some blog joy
Ellen Gregory 