Safkhet Publishing ~ Summer Reads

Wednesday 9 May 2012

Taking the Plunge ~ Phase II


So, in case you haven’t heard, not only have I been writing for a bazillion years, which possibly makes a little bit crazy, my partner and I have also decided on a life-changing event that probably confirms it.
We're Swapping this...                                    ...for this!
                                                                              
Please see previous blog for further mind-boggling info: Taking the Plunge
The house goes up for sale today (every nook and cranny of sparkling so brightly Mary Poppins would be impressed).  Sadly, our little 30ft narrowboat goes up for sale, too.  She’s been with us for a good fifteen years now, through many an adventure, including said sinking and subsequent salvaging.  She has a nice new bottom she’s quite proud of.  A new shower, galley, and posh new loo.  She’s looking good and I shall be sad to see her go.
Here's to AQUADUCK, a dear old friend.  May she have many voyages ahead of her.  (Please excuse the posey person in the photos.  She muscles in everywhere, I swear).

Yes, it’s scary – in an exciting way.  The thing is, though, I’ve never been one to back away from a challenge, thus my determination to do or die trying to get my books out there.  I’ve got to the point in my life, however, where I want – no, need – to stop prevaricating and make it happen.
If I could do this (and, trust me, this time I was truly scared. If it hadn't been for charity, I would have bailed out, rather than jump out!), 



I can achieve my ambition to live a more leisurely way of life.  To stop, smell the roses and enjoy.  OK, yes, we’re retaining a small flat as a failsafe (should the confined space drive us to want to commit murder), but we are going for it! 
Wish us luck. 
More terrifying tales of things I’ve done and didn’t realise I could do next time.  Meanwhile, do you have a dream?  Have you ever toyed with a life-changing plan and then taken the plunge? 

I’d love you to share.  And, please do check back as I share my own progress along with my fabulous publishing journey.