Welcome!

At first I couldn’t believe January 2024 had arrived so quickly, and now here it is in October. I have a lot of work to do over the next couple of months to get anywhere near achieving what I had planned to do this year.

The best part, for my author journey at least, is that Raven and Jimmy’s story is with the editor. Over 90,000 words, a couple of hair pin turns, and some major angst, I am really proud of how the words came together to tell the tale Jimmy wanted me tell, and hope those who read it, enjoy the story.

I’ve struggled at times this year. My mum lives with dementia and it is difficult on everyone. Work is always challenging and demands so much more of me than I want to give. I find it almost impossible to say ‘no’ which makes everything in life that bit harder. I just wanted to lie in bed today, but I’ve made myself get up and put in the effort to get to the place in life I want to be. It has made me teary trying to remember how to do things on this site, and don’t even get me started on my broken email and contact forms  that need to be fixed. I have no clue where to start, so I’ve lodged a ticket and while I’m waiting for support, thought I would start here and put in the work that will hopefully reap rewards.

I’ve also had some great times this year. We had a magical time over Easter with my brother and sister-in-law, fulfilling my late fathers desire for us to go to the Wanaka Warbirds Airshow in New Zealand. It was a fantastic trip. My daughter and her family have recently moved into their house that was put on hold due to covid and it’s taken this long to get there due to the flow on effects experienced by so many. They are so happy, which makes me happy. We’ve had two spectacular auroras this year (Aurora Australis), one last night (12/10/24), and even with the bright moon, she pulsed and danced above us. It was magical. My number 1 cheerleader (Hubby), was unfortunately on the mainland so I only had my phone to capture the event. Contact with a very old friend brought a little treasure called Nettie into my life. A mini foxie, and maxi rascal, she is keeping me busy and gives me so much joy, especially now that the grandkids are out of the house. She is slowly learning that Mum needs writing time, quiet time, walking time, play time, and hugs and kisses time. She bounces around Maya, and I think drives her nuts, but it is so good to watch them. Lastly, Raven and Jimmy’s story has given me so much. I’ve learnt a lot over the last couple of years and I have tried to incorporate some of those lessons into their story. They say to write what you know, and there is definitely some of my learnings in this book. I can’t wait for you to read it.

Anyway, time to get some more work done. I hope you have your own furbaby or critter to curl up with, or your favourite rug or nook to curl up in, and enjoy your next read.

Cheers for now,

Susanne.xx

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