My life

Novel ideas This is part of a larger project, which I can’t explain as yet, but here goes. I’m thinking of trying to dig up the novels again. I’ve posted several of them here before. Some people read them but I never tried, and sure enough, neither did anyone else. I think one of the reasons, was that I never outlined the plots before I put the first chapters down. The Wraiths The Wraiths (or the Cult of the Black Wraiths) was a science fiction story about a company which designs a war games... Sign in to see full entry.

Keeping up This is just a note to say thank you for all those who have been reading this blog. I must admit I like the idea of creative writing just as a form of therapy. Happy times. I watched an episode of: “My name is Earl” on TV. And they have a sketch where they all took turns in escaping into their own imaginations. In a way I think that’s what these blogs do for us. We escape into a virtual reality where anything is possible. Much cheaper than Second Life, and providing a little more... Sign in to see full entry.

And so to therapy I haven’t written for a long time because I’ve a lot on my mind, and to spout it all out looks like nonsense. These Blogs are just an extension of my diary. Something else I’ve not touched in ages. There was a time when I seriously contemplated looking back in my diaries to study my interesting life. It took about 5 minutes to decide that it was too boring to go on. But I do miss writing. I miss story telling. I’ve posted bits of novels up but so few have read them it seems... Sign in to see full entry.

Hols and thoughts Wondering what to do one the holiday that’s coming up. Two weeks is a long time, and even though I haven’t the money to go any where really, I would like to do something to mark it. Wondering about a trip to London to see Parliament. I might feel a buzz for that. Of course I’m on the edge of just clearing off somewhere, but there is just too must to do here. What with learning (or relearning) my book-keeping skills, and of course there are always plenty of book to catalogue on... Sign in to see full entry.

Recession! The media are currently riding one of their favourite hobby horses and prediction (no encouraging) a recession. They love to plunge us into gloom and misery to the point of hysteria, that I spotted something strange. I read a lot of self help books. People like me with little back bone for real life, often feel wrecked with self doubt to the point that you need something more than Karl Marx or the Bible to stiffen you up again. Tony Robbins is a very clever writer I admire in the... Sign in to see full entry.

Continuing blogging? If like me, you find writing any blog is becoming a boor I was heartened by a comment on Araila’s blog where someone said that the money is so poor, this must be done solely for therapy. Reading the news I think we are heading for a real recession. The Credit crunch; crazy house prices and the relentless march of Chinese products and globalisation, all point to a world heading for a real bump! In a way I welcome this. I remember listening to a radio story about the Walton’s.... Sign in to see full entry.

Gravesend! Here in the UK we are facing a petrol shortage due to the fuel company trying to take money from the pension scheme of its own workers. Their argument is that they workers have to suffer because they have done the same to poor developing countries, and if they don’t give in, the work will be moved. Workers on both side of the globe will suffer, but at least the multi nationals will make a fat profit to move off-shore to avoid tax. They will do it, because they can, and there is... Sign in to see full entry.

Books! I’m currently listing all my books in the house to place on Ebay. I list them all first, them send them to Turbo Lister with a photo. This is because writing the author and title are the hardest parts of listing. So get that out the way and things run smoother. Turbo lister is a tough tool to get around, so you have to have your info ready and past it on. It can’t be used as a data base as its too slow and clumsy. But ABEbooks have Homebase which is the best! Catalogue everything here... Sign in to see full entry.

Useful Services? One thing which has struck me about trying to make money on the Web, it that you have to provide a useful service. I thought it could be information for writings looking for Freelance work. But the sad truth of the problem is, that most people do not want to work. They want the easy money, but there is no point in showing someone a site wanting Blog articles if they have no intention of writing them. And that is the crux of my problem. People don’t want to actually do the... Sign in to see full entry.

E-commerce After trying really hard to get something going with money making ideas on the Net, I have to call a halt! Many have warned me about trying to make money from web sites, but the truth is that you only get out what you put in. and the that is MONEY! You have to spend so much advertising it is debatable whether you get a return. I have several good set ups but they come to noting without a massive input of hard cash to put the address over the web. This means Google and that does not... Sign in to see full entry.