Read the archives of my monday news:
- Year 2024
- Year 2021
- Year 2020
- Year 2019
- Year 2018
- Year 2017
- Year 2016
- Year 2015
- Year 2014
- Year 2013
- Year 2012
- Year 2011
- Year 2010
- Year 2009
- Year 2008
- Year 2007
- Year 2006
- Year 2005
Of course I never write my books by hand, much less with a quill pen. I use my Apple Macintosh, it is easy, quick and above all I can revise, correct, modify or add to my work without leaving any crossing out. In one sense it seems a shame, manuscripts with visible changes have a special charm, especially for future generations who can see the thought process of the writer. But for one manuscript preserved for posterity, how many pieces of screwed up paper found their way into the waste paper basket?
So, I never write my novels by hand. However every week I pick up my pen (a real pen) and write a few lines on the events, big and small, which have made me stop and think. I put these musings into my diary, usually on Mondays because that is the day that nobody is allowed to come or call.
Hence the name "Monday News Updates". I will put them on the website each month and your comments will be very welcome.