Why it is villains in stories hold such appeal given I know full well if I met such characters in life I’d keep well clear.
Why it is I never run of paper in my printer at the beginning or end of a story but always in the middle. It never matters how long the story is either.
Why it is someone thought it a good idea to introduce zombies to the world of Jane Austen. I’m all for the flexing of the old imaginative muscle but there is a limit and this book, to me, crossed it. Zombies, yes. Jane Austen, yes. The two together? No!
Where I put all my pens. There are times the lot goes missing.
Why my toner cartridge always runs out in the middle of a story and as I’m trying to get something out in the post quickly. When I’m not in a hurry, my toner cartridge goes on for ages.
Why I never have enough time to read as much as I’d like!
Why shallow celebrity books make it on to the shelves in the first place yet alone sell. I can understand those books where the celebrity really has led an interesting life but not those produced by those who are merely famous for being famous. I appreciate this sounds like sour grapes but it is a slap across the cheeks for those who really do invent their own works and are trying to get them out there.
How I can lose pens quickly when I’m really careful with my phone, keys, purse and so on.
Why when I am really pushed for time, my writing flows as if I can’t get the words out quickly enough. When I’ve more time spare, which doesn’t happen as often as I’d like, I often find it harder to get the words out. Answer: always be busy!
Why I never have as much time as I’d like for reading…
Why power cuts always happen in the middle of some important document…