CJ

CJ

36 years old
Female
Current Status
My brain has just imploded. I am now convinced I've slipped through some kind of alternate dimensional portal and entered the Twilight Zone.
Information
  • Are you a ...?
    Published author
    What genre do you primarily write in?
    Horror
    If you write in more than one area, what is your next most favoured genre?
    Fantasy
    Are your reading habits ...?
    Scary
    Who is your favourite author(s)?
    HP Lovecraft, Clive Barker, Tolkien, Terry Pratchett, Douglas Adams, Neil Gaiman, Robin Hobb, JK Rowling, Robert Rankin
    And your all time favourite books? (You can change these at any time, by the way ...)
    LotR (Tolkien), Weaveworld (Barker), The Call of Cthulhu (HP Lovecraft), The Mist (Stephen King novella), The Liveship Traders (Hobb), Good Omens (Pratchett / Gaiman), Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy (Adams), Snuff Fiction (Rankin), anything by Pratchett
    What are your working habits when you write?
    Procastinatory
    Are you the edit-every-sentence-ten-times type, or do you prefer to let rip?
    Ten times? Why so little?
    Your ultimate writing ambition?
    To see my worlds published and allow other people to explore them with me. Simple, really - I just want to share what goes on in my head. However terrifying that may be...
    Your worst habit?
    Overwriting and then beating myself up for it to the point where I am so paralysed by my inner critic that I can't write at all. Oh, and picking my feet.
    Your opinion on the books industry?
    Too much celebrity and hype, but good books still get through
    Where do you write?
    Everywhere, but mainly on my laptop, in my living room.
    What else do you want Word Clouders to know? eg: do you have 9 cats / like paragliding / eat nothing but tinned fish / work in the bath / live in Kettering?
    I am married, have 2 beautiful daughters, 2 cats and am about to have my novella, Black Smokers, published by Damnation Books. I am also an artist, specialising in fantasy characters.

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    Jillybean
    "Jillybean" commented on CJ's Blog "And the dream lives on!".
    Super special congrats! You can totally nail this CJ. Just take Debi's advice re SoA. But enjoy the flow. This is brilliant. Really pleased for you. ( hey maybe there's hope for the rest of us ;) ) x
    13 hours ago
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    Jody Klaire (JK)
    "Jody Klaire (JK)" commented on CJ's Blog "And the dream lives on!".
    Crumbs CJ - way to go!! I'm excited for you! B-)
    14 hours ago
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    Tony
    "Tony" commented on CJ's Blog "And the dream lives on!".
    THis is all wonderful. Good advice from Debi; I hope you've got in touch with the Society of Authors. And don't worry about doing three books - there's plenty of us on here would be happy to ghost write one for you :-)
    14 hours ago
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    RichardB
    "RichardB" commented on CJ's Blog "And the dream lives on!".
    Hey, CJ, I've a bone to pick with you. I'm at the point in redrafting my WIP where my MC is at a very low ebb. How am I supposed to get in the mood to write misery and despair when you're squirting this fabulous news all over the place? Hmm? Only ...
    15 hours ago
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    Caducean Whisks
    "Caducean Whisks" commented on CJ's Blog "And the dream lives on!".
    CJ, the news keeps getting better and better. It's the stuff dreams are made of. Wooo-bloomin-hooo! Go with it girl, ride that wave!
    16 hours ago
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    Barb
    "Barb" commented on CJ's Blog "And the dream lives on!".
    CJ - I know what you're thinking ... but why not you? Hmmm? Who better placed to write about sea monsters? Such wonderful and well deserved news! As to the friend. Use her as a barometer. Every time she makes a wowser comment - you've just been ...
    17 hours ago
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    Jen
    "Jen" commented on CJ's Blog "And the dream lives on!".
    Every day there is something new! well CJ, more intrest is better then no intrest - exciting times and I guess you'll have to find more time to write since you are so in demand :) Hope the research goes well and keep posting! x
    18 hours ago
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    saintlywriter
    "saintlywriter" commented on CJ's Blog "And the dream lives on!".
    How brilliant, CJ! Don't let the negative friend bring you down - we all have them. Enjoy this moment of multiple publishers wanting your work. You're living the dream ;-)
    18 hours ago
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    squireworks
    "squireworks" commented on CJ's Blog "And the dream lives on!".
    I haven't logged in for a few days...what one misses! This blog + comments alone is a piece for a magazine, surely. Congratulations to you CJ, and thanks for the inspiration to get cracking today instead of staring at my online bank account. Best ...
    18 hours ago
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    D K Roberts
    "D K Roberts" commented on CJ's Blog "And the dream lives on!".
    I only joined the Cloud a day or two ago, and already I find myself reading about your excellent news, CJ - very many congratulations indeed! There's certainly some food for thought there, but it's all very tasty!
    18 hours ago
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    Debi
    "Debi" commented on CJ's Blog "And the dream lives on!".
    Wowser! No wonder you're scared and overwhelmed. I'm going to write this in caps for emphasis - not shouting at you: PLEASE PHONE SoA FOR ADVICE! http://www.societyofauthors.net/contact-us Without a shadow of doubt, this is WONDERFUL! And you can ...
    19 hours ago
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    Squidge
    "Squidge" commented on CJ's Blog "And the dream lives on!".
    CJ - Take the time you need to think it all over and do the research, but as Lins has just said; A THREE BOOK DEAL!!! Absolutely fabulous! You're on your way and I'm cheering you on!
    19 hours ago
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    John Taylor
    "John Taylor" commented on CJ's Blog "And the dream lives on!".
    My big grin just got bigger when my jaw hit the floor. That's a lot to think about in terms of strategy, CJ, and it was me, I would be freaking out weighing up all the options. But don't EVER doubt yourself as a writer – you can and do write ...
    19 hours ago
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    LinsP
    "LinsP" commented on CJ's Blog "And the dream lives on!".
    A THREE BOOOK DEEEEAAALLLL!!!!!! OMG! this just gets better and better. It's a good job I work from home because I just burst out laughing with excitement for you. You can so do it! Doing one will just whet the appetite for doing more. We can ...
    19 hours ago
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    MinxieAD
    "MinxieAD" commented on CJ's Blog "And the dream lives on!".
    It doesn't surprise me that there is interest in your work but for things to happen all at once like this is totally amazing! You must be happy, confused, excited, muddled and focused all at the same time, let alone all the other emotions trying to ...
    19 hours ago

About

CJ has recently joined the ranks of the Published, and unless she really screws it up, her Lovecraftian novella (Black Smokers) will be published by Damnation Books (http://www.damnationbooks.com/) in the very near future. Watch this space for updates!

She also has a story published in Dark Moon Digest 9 (When the Moon Hangs Fat) and another accepted by Scarlett River Press for their upcoming Anthology, Blood and Roses (Magdalene)

Her Cafe Press shop where she sells her artwork in various forms is located here: http://www.cafepress.co.uk/elysianeyes

Her blog can be found here: http://adarkwhimsy.wordpress.com/

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  • Skylark
    by Skylark 14 days ago
    Hippy, Happy, Hoppy Birthday :-D (At least, it might be - you never know with the Cloud...I've been telling everyone for months that I'm 36 when actually I'm 35 but the Cloud had decided to advance my birthday by a few months...) Hope it's a good, Ofsted-free day. If not, eat chocolate and drink wine :-) xx
  • Woolleybeans
    by Woolleybeans 14 days ago
    Did they put in a revolving door last time they came round, then? Create a little nest for themselves out of observation checklists? I can think of better birthdays.
    You enjoy your antique chocolate. And happy birthday.
  • Squidge
    by Squidge 14 days ago
    Ofsted again? Are they using your place as a training camp?! Hope all your celebrating is worth waiting for at the weekend!
  • Debi
    by Debi 14 days ago
    As it's your birthday, surely you can splash out on a bar of NEW chocolate? xx
  • Hil
    by Hil 14 days ago
    Happy Birthday! Ofsted?! Again?! Definitely time for chocolate! Have a great weekend.
  • CJ
    by CJ 14 days ago
    Thank you, everyone! Yes, it is my birthday - shame Ofsted were in again today. Oh well! Going to have to put off any celebrating until the weekend... where I shall buy a big old bar of chocolate and eat the whole damn lot! ^^D xx
  • GippsGirl
    by GippsGirl 14 days ago
    If the Cloud gremlin isn't doing its usual, happy birthday CJ, and I hope you're doing something lovely today to celebrate.
  • Scout
    by Scout 14 days ago
    Many Happy Returns!
  • Jill
    by Jill 14 days ago
    Yes, if it is, hope you are having a wonderful day and find some 'me time' to relax and enjoy. :)
  • Squidge
    by Squidge 14 days ago
    Assuming the cloud has it right - happy birthday!