Sandra Norval
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A Christmas Card (kind of)
I know, I know, it’s been a while! But for good reason, I assure you.
I’ve now moved to gorgeous West Sussex, it was something of a rush job but we’re here and settling in nicely. There’s still a lot to be done, boxes everywhere and not enough time in the day to get through them but I am at least functioning for the purposes of my new job.
On that subject, I can honestly say I love my job! It’s the first time in my life that I have been able to say that with my hand on my heart. That doesn’t mean it’s easy, not by a loooooooooong chalk. In fact, it’s tougher than any other job I’ve had. There’s a huge amount to be done but then you could argue that this is because I have identified a huge amount of things that I can bring to the role. I’ve just written the strategy and I’m incredibly proud of it. I plan to stick with the role for the long term and see it through, make sure that the ideas I have are formulated properly and truly make a difference to the company and (note that this is what I really care about) to the environment.
I’m also doing everything I can to make Get Writing a success, check out the blog posts from some of our guests here (Scroll down for all the previous posts). If you haven’t booked yet but intend to, please don’t leave it too long, you don’t want to be disappointed! (You can book here by the way!)
I’m just about to get offline as I have work to do but I wanted to update you all so you don’t think I disappeared into some weird time anomaly – although in some ways I feel like I might have, there just isn’t enough of it and I’m sure the clocks are running faster these days!
I’m hoping to get my Christmas cards written and sent today but just in case I fail miserably, please know that I’m thinking of you all, missing people terribly and will do my best to catch up with as many as I can in the New Year.
Be well, be happy, have a very merry Christmas and take my word for it, dreams can come true in the most unexpected ways!
Lots of love
Sandra xxx
By the way...
- I have now compiled a playlist for Libertine, which I have shuffling in the back ground while I write. These are the songs that inspire me, get me in the mindset of a feisty chic walking around the rock and goth scene in late eighties London like she owns it. There's quite a mix in there, fab Gothic stuff, classic rock giants, a few ballads, a handful of eighties pop hits and even some brilliant recent material which fits either because the lyrics resonate, or the style just works for me. Feel free to dip in, hope you enjoy it and as always, I'd love to hear recommendations, there's a number of tracks here that I wouldn't have found myself, so thanks to anyone that has got in touch so far! Libertine Fantasy Film Soundtrack on Spotify Remember the tags are #Libertine #FantasyFilmSoundtrack if you fancy joining in! You never know, one day they might make the movie and you might just help to make the real soundtrack.
- The Verulam Writers' Circle has published an anthology! It's called The Archangel and The White Hart, fondly named after the two places we meet, the St Michael's Church Hall and The White Hart Hotel both in St Albans. The anthology is available on Amazon, Lulu or you could just come and visit us and buy it direct. Watch this space for news of the Launch Party coming soon at Waterstone's St Albans (where you will also be able to buy a copy!) We're making it easy for you to get hold of it, just let us know what you think, we'd love to hear from you! I should mention that I am in it. Twice actually, since you're asking! The opening scene of Libertine is in plus my first published article 'Don't Revere the Peer'. Sincere advice that we should all follow!
