Has it been raining where you are? Well, it's been raining cats and dogs here. Incidentally that phrase (some people at least claim) originates in the following way:
In 17th Century England, during heavy downpours of rain, many of these poor animals unfortunately drowned and their bodies would be seen floating in the rain torrents that raced through the streets. The situation gave the appearance that it had literally rained "cats and dogs" and led to the current expression.
I'm sure there are other theories as to origin- there always are, but I've gone for this one. If you've ever visited Stratford upon Avon, you'll know how popular origins of sayings are amongst the the guides at Shakespeare's houses who can furnish you with quite a few.
I went to London today in the downpour which was a bit of a break.
I've also had confirmation of a new educational writing project which I'll be co-authoring for Hodder. Three books in all. The deadlines are pretty tight so forgive me if I'm absent for a while. No news on the agent front as yet .... no news is good news, I guess.
Sunday, October 01, 2006
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Congratulations on the educational writing project, Jude. Sounds like you're going to be kept pretty busy!
I hope to visit London one day - I know I'm missing out on a wonderful city.
Congrats on the work, and no need to apologize for being busy -life is like that, and if you're getting paid for it all the better!
It sounds like you'll be busy jude- good luck and congrats
Congratulations on your new educational writing project for Hodder, Jude.
The furore of deadlines as I can well imagine though the exhilaration after it's all over is always pretty cool.
By the way, it's raining almost all over Asia and in Australia too. And as always, good luck with the novel.
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Hi, Jude!
Well, we've had a few thunderstorms here, but it's not raining "cats and dogs" yet, thank goodness! ;)
Good luck with the educational writing project. I know it's going to keep you very busy, but have fun while you're doing it.
Well done and good luck with the writing, Jude. Hoping your agent will come back with something positive!
Addy
Thanks everyone, I will be kept busy I'm sure. Not sure I can call him my agent yet Addy.. no contracts exchanged and still to hear, but who knows? Time will tell.
Who knows, Jude? On my writing retreat in Devon there was a WW2 poster which read, 'KEEP CALM AND CARRY ON'
and I thought, yep, that'll be my mantra from now on. What choice is there really?
Addy
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