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Blodeuwedd, Book Fair, Facebook, Ghostbird, Llandeilo, Photographs, Public speaking, Sky, Word Birds
Island Life, Word Birds & Process #28
On Facebook I’ve been boring the pants off people with photographs of the view from my aerie. The sky is never the same & some mornings too marvellous not to share: wide Welsh skies festooned with wonder.
Yesterday I attended a book fair in Llandeilo – a day of delights which I’ll expand on (in not too much detail – fear not) shortly. This morning, having slept late, I woke to this view which perfectly encapsulates why there are days when I truly feel as if I’m living on an island.
No sign of the hills, only that perfect hint of the rising sun & a sense that the trees hovering in the mist might at any moment disappear.
(As for the rest, the process is in stasis as I wait … the word birds do their best, nagging me each morning with whispered pencil songs for book three…)
The book fair was a joyous occasion, not least because in this part of Wales the book writing community is tight. Many of us know each other well; these events are a gathering of supportive friends & colleagues as much as anything. I shared space with two established Honno authors who made me feel like one of the gang, sold books to lovely people & did a reading from Ghostbird to a receptive audience.
As well as catching up with good people, what I appreciate about these affairs is the opportunity to talk about my work & to network. I was approached by someone to give a talk in the spring related to the myth of Blodeuwedd. Having discovered I genuinely enjoy ‘performing’ I’m chuffed to buttons to be asked.
After ten months as a published author, I’m finally beginning to feel as if I belong.
Carol Lovekin said:
I am! Honestly! Reading my words to people is a doddle, answering questions, chatting about my work & so forth. What stumps me is approbation & acclaim. There’s part of me that still hasn’t quite grasped it… That’s when I get a bit overcome.
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Terri-Lynne DeFino said:
You like to perform? Will wonders never cease? This makes me happy beyond measure.
Your Welsh skies are water colors in their purest form. Haunting and lovely.
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Carol Lovekin said:
I’m never quite sure when you’re kidding, cariad… I may not be adept at trumpet-blowing, I do like to read my stories out loud & engage with people about my craft. And I am a bit of a show-off! xXx
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Terri-Lynne DeFino said:
You? A show off? I’d have never guessed. No kidding at all!
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Lisa Shambrook said:
You definitely belong, Carol!
And you know how much I adore photos of the sky, mountains, mist…anything nature produces! So keep those photos coming!
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Carol Lovekin said:
Oh, I know I can rely on you, dear Lisa! It’s mutual – you are the mistress of the Nature photograph! xXx
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whitneyaugur said:
What a cheerful blog site. Thank you for making me smile.
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Carol Lovekin said:
Thank you so much! I write this primarily for myself – if I’ve made you smile, it’s a lovely bonus & you are most welcome! xXx
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writerchristophfischer said:
oh you do belong hon x
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Carol Lovekin said:
❤
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Anne Williams said:
And don’t you look lovely, and so happy about it?! Nice piece Carol, as always xx
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Carol Lovekin said:
Thank you, Anne. Happy is my default setting right now! xXx
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Cath Bore said:
For the record, I LOVE your pics on Facebook.
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Carol Lovekin said:
Thanks, Cath. ❤ I genuinely cannot get enough of my bit of sky. Right now it's silver grey with a great band of smoky orange cloud doing something interesting… xXx
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