We're getting ready for the action to return to Vienna and one of the most interesting periods in its history.
Del16th November 2018
Strugging to get the balance between signposts to make the direction obvious and not giving too much away.
Del13th November 2018
Things in Austria get difficult as Ilse and her daughter make their way to the border. I, meanwhile, have secured my 25K badge:-)
Del12th November 2018
And a day in St Germain with a spot of lunch at a lovely little brasserie called Le Buci.
Del10th November 2018
Through the 15k mark and four chapters completed. Is there romance in the air in Paris?
Del8th November 2018
We go back in time today to Eve’s years at boarding school, when she discovered that she had a truly creative streak. With the help of a generous Christmas presents – a guilt gift from her parents for sending her…
Del6th November 2018
NaNo18 is trundling along nicely, and an early morning sprint enabled me to claim the 10k badge. Following yesterday’s killing spree, I’ve slowed down the pace, but need to be careful that all the details are relevant to the plot. …
Del6th November 2018
A bit of an aberration today as I galloped off in the wrong direction, so a chunk of today's writing is now in the bin. But the plot has been rescued and we're back on track to win ...
Del4th November 2018
The 5ooo word badge has been earned and added to the NaNo dashboard. Chapter 2 goes back to Vienna in 1938 and has been uploaded.
Del3rd November 2018
It's good to be back. I'm pleased I decided to sign up again this year as I'd forgotten how uplifting it is to watch the Phantom Pen perform its magic.
Del2nd November 2018
First day of writing for NaNoWriMo 2018 and the prologue is in the bag. Always good to start with a funeral, as it provides endless possibilities for the rest of the plot.
Del31st October 2018
Less than 24 hours until NaNoWriMo 2018 begins. I have my working title and cover ...
Del31st October 2018
16th December and we're celebrating the birthdays of Beethoven, Arthur C Clarke and Jane Austen. It is also the anniversary of the death of Wilhelm Grimm, the younger of the Brothers Grimm.
Del16th December 2017
Born on this day (16th December 1770), Ludwig van Beethoven. One of my favourite composers, but he only wrote one opera. Those of you that have been following the exploits of the Phantom Pen during NaNoWriMo will know that…
Del16th December 2017
Coincidence? Margaret Atwood, Robert Browning and Childe Roland. In memory of Robert Browning (7th May 1812 to 12th December 1889).
Del12th December 2017
Already missing NaNo, but the anniversary of Mozart's death provides an excuse to update the playlist. In memory of Wolfgang Amadeus (27th January 1756 to 5th December 1791)
Del5th December 2017