About twenty-five years ago, I started to write a novel called ‘The Year’. Unfortunately I got to a point where it stalled and in frustration I saved it and forgot about it. This year I bought a lovely little laptop and my grandson reminded me that I ought to finish my book, so I eventually found it buried deep in my files and folders and read it through. I decided that it was definitely worth finishing, so did some research on the issue that had caused it to come to an abrupt halt and then got on with finishing it.
I love the time I spend with my characters and often start with a basic idea which then develops as the story progresses. My best critic is my husband, who reads everything I write and often makes very helpful suggestions. He is a bit more warped than me though, and often suggests that I kill everyone off to add some unexpected drama!
‘The Year’ was completed and thoroughly checked and then I uploaded it to Kindle. It is available here. I’d love you to read it and let me know what you think.
Lynda Dixon 