Distinction and New Beginnings

It's official, I have passed my MA with distinction. Spurred on by this, I have cleared out the box room (or rather got my other half to put his piles of paper and God knows what else in the loft) and transformed it into a study. I'm going to be working part-time from 1 Jan and don't want to associate the living room with study and all the stress that goes with it; better to keep it to a small room at the top of the stairs so I can shut the door on it. I have updated my bibliography, designed a research framework and study timeline. It's all ready, I just have to open the first book, start taking notes and of course, commence the next novel. Happy New Year to all and I'll keep you posted on how things are going.

Hurrah! Good News!

I haven't updated this blog for a long time as I have been off travelling in New Zealand and Japan. I had a fantastic time and even managed to pick up a few early editions of novels that are on my PhD reading list. I got home to find 'the envelope' with my dissertation mark and feedback. I am absolutely thrilled - all A's and an A*. The feedback is very constructive and I will revisit the manuscript when I have finished the PhD. I feel much more confident about my writing now and am really looking forward to starting my studies again.