There was I, finally getting to grips with the current WIP, when this idea came along and settled in my head. I tried hard to ignore it, as it seemed a bit complicated. I thought it could be something to consider after I finish Swan Song.
Try as I might to ignore it, it would not be quiet. So much for having too many irons in the fire. But something else was happening, which made it so easy to switch horses. I was beginning to realize that I was being far too nice to my characters. There was a time when I had no trouble coming up with insurmountable problems, or nasty situations, so the day I found myself feeling sorry for one of them, I knew I had a big problem.
My first story, Nine Lives wasn’t an easy one to write. I always thought that first books should be easy and have wondered ever since if I made a mistake. This has nagged me for years.
When the problem revealed itself, the idea of a semi rewrite took hold, and I had no choice but to follow my writing instincts. And so far, I am thoroughly enjoying the process.
I want to relaunch Nine Lives this autumn, so will be asking for some help with this nearer the time!
(a weeny update, so amazing I had to share!)
I have been terrified of even trying to go up stairs. The mere thought of doing it makes my stomach turn over. But…
and this is going to sound silly… the weighing scales live in the bathroom and my family are refusing to bring them down for me to stand on. I really need to shed a few pounds, and it would be helpful to know just how many. It would make getting around a lot easier, so… I have been standing at the bottom of the stairs, staring up at the height of them, wondering if I could … if I should… have a go. Then the thought of falling, even from half way up, sends me scurrying back into the safety of my office.
Today, I put my good foot on the bottom step. When the world didn’t implode, I lifted the other foot. Before I knew it, I was up on the fourth tread. I came back down backwards, as the thought of facing down just wasn’t an option.
My family cannot believe I did it, but I know I did, and am grinning like an idiot!
Weighing scales, here I come… (I could have a shower while I’m up there, too!)
Jaye Marie and Anita Dawes 
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