Just a regular Saturday night.
Hello everyone
Saturday nights should be for drinking wine with friends or watching foreign crime dramas on BBC4 but I am currently about 75% of the way through my fourth novel which might be called Brothers. ( I don't always get to choose the titles of my books, but that's what I'm calling it at the moment. )
I am away at an artist's retreat called the Tyrone Guthrie Centre in Co Monaghan. It is a beautiful old house beside a lake in acres of rolling countryside. While I'm here, I don't have to worry about shopping lists or laundry or what to cook for dinner.
All of the artists (tonight, there are poets, painters, actors, sculptors, writers and composers) each have their own beautiful room in which to work and the only rule is that we must all meet for dinner at 7pm at the enormous dining table. I think there were seventeen for dinner tonight. Some were strangers and some are dear friends but the conversation is always lively and the meals provided by Lavina and her team are top-drawer restaurant quality.
I know I am lucky to be here, but I also work my ass off when I'm here because it's such a privilege that it would be rude not to. I have just surpassed my 2k word quota for the day, so now I'm off to bed to read, which has always been my most favourite hobby and I'm sure is the reason why I am a writer.
This has been my first ever blog post. How did I do?
Night night everyone! xx
Saturday nights should be for drinking wine with friends or watching foreign crime dramas on BBC4 but I am currently about 75% of the way through my fourth novel which might be called Brothers. ( I don't always get to choose the titles of my books, but that's what I'm calling it at the moment. )
I am away at an artist's retreat called the Tyrone Guthrie Centre in Co Monaghan. It is a beautiful old house beside a lake in acres of rolling countryside. While I'm here, I don't have to worry about shopping lists or laundry or what to cook for dinner.
All of the artists (tonight, there are poets, painters, actors, sculptors, writers and composers) each have their own beautiful room in which to work and the only rule is that we must all meet for dinner at 7pm at the enormous dining table. I think there were seventeen for dinner tonight. Some were strangers and some are dear friends but the conversation is always lively and the meals provided by Lavina and her team are top-drawer restaurant quality.
I know I am lucky to be here, but I also work my ass off when I'm here because it's such a privilege that it would be rude not to. I have just surpassed my 2k word quota for the day, so now I'm off to bed to read, which has always been my most favourite hobby and I'm sure is the reason why I am a writer.
This has been my first ever blog post. How did I do?
Night night everyone! xx
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Great blog !!! Can just picture the setting. Thanks for all the hard work. Love your books
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Judy wrote: "Great blog !!! Can just picture the setting. Thanks for all the hard work. Love your books"Yay! A reply! I'm not sure how this blog thing works but thank you for kind words. I will sleep peacefully now I hope. x
Hi, Liz, do you all get an opportunity to share what you've each accomplished, with the others, at the end of the retreat? Sounds like something to do to inspire you. :):)
Hello, Liz. I don't typically read blogs, but saw your name and couldn't resist. Interesting bit you shared about not always getting to name your books.
75% done is fabulous! So interested in reading everything you write.
Peter wrote: "Hi, Liz, do you all get an opportunity to share what you've each accomplished, with the others, at the end of the retreat? Sounds like something to do to inspire you. :):)"
Yes, about once a week, someone will suggest a show and tell evening after dinner. It's often great fun and usually ends in songs being sung and lots of wine. I used to participate in those nights, but the last year or two, I scurry back to my room as soon as it starts. I think that because I do so many appearances and festivals, I need to use that performance energy for that and keep focus on the writing I am here to do. Also, I cannot write with a hangover so must avoid the boozy sessions!
Maureen wrote: "75% done is fabulous! So interested in reading everything you write."Thank you so much!
Zoeytron wrote: "Hello, Liz. I don't typically read blogs, but saw your name and couldn't resist. Interesting bit you shared about not always getting to name your books."Yes, and we don't get a say in our book covers either, or the copy on the back page. We must trust our editors.
Well jealous Liz :-) Also, a perfect first blog post, but how could we expect anything less. :-)
Can’t wait for your new book as the previous three were fantastic. The characters and stories would be ideal for TV adaptations.
Yay! I'm so happy that you're blogging!Sounds like you're in the perfect environment to do what you do best. I cannot wait to read your next book - what ever the name may be haha.
You're amazing Liz and I'm glad you're still hard at work!
Emily wrote: "Yay! I'm so happy that you're blogging!Sounds like you're in the perfect environment to do what you do best. I cannot wait to read your next book - what ever the name may be haha.
You're amazin..."
Thank you so much!
Gaz wrote: "Can’t wait for your new book as the previous three were fantastic. The characters and stories would be ideal for TV adaptations."I think so too! I hope to have news on that by mid-summer. Fingers crossed and entrails of a goat sacrificed.
Don wrote: "Well jealous Liz :-) Also, a perfect first blog post, but how could we expect anything less. :-)"
Is that Don Jimmy? x
I am toasting you, Liz Nugent,while sipping a glass of wine tonight.
Sounds like a beautiful place. Love all your books! Hope it makes it to the US when it comes out!
