26 September 2021
I can't believe I've only got 3.5 weeks to go! Time has suddenly rushed past.
This week I had a half-day at Mairehau School. They've got a major building project happening and it won't finish until year some time. A huge upheaval for the school but they seem to be coping.
On Tuesday I had a haircut at Amala Hair Care, specialists in cutting curly hair. The hairdresser cut it dry. She said it was like trimming a hedge. It turned out much shorter than I expected but I've got used to it now.
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday I worked on my chapter book and now only have one more chapter to write. It suddenly flowed from my fingers. I had to take off my editing hat and just write it. I'll be making a lot of changes, though, when I do a structural edit.
On Thursday I spent time in Rutherford's den. I wrote down the senses in the lecture theatre and the den. Plus famous quotes from the scientist that I might be able to use in the story. I also contacted Canterbury University archive library to see if they had Ernest Rutherford's personal letters.
I feel like I'm making up a lot of dialogue and inner thoughts and I want to make sure they have the right tone. And that has been one of the dilemma's I've had while writing the story. Will people object that the dialogue/thoughts are made-up? Will they say it isn't historically accurate? For the story to be interesting for young people I need to 'show' what is happening and what the main character is thinking. I'll need to put a disclaimer at the front of the book saying that the events are correct but the dialogue/thoughts are made-up.
After sitting at a desk all day, I had neck and lower back problems, so I had a swim at Te Puna Taimoana hot pools in New Brighton. It's so relaxing!
Today I walked through the colourful Botanical Gardens and had lunch at Ilex Cafe, overlooking their fern glasshouse. I did covet a few of their plants. Luckily they sold some in the gift shop and I bought one. Hopefully it won't get damaged in the car journey back home in 3.5 weeks' time.
I also drove to Diamond Harbour. I had driven that way quite a few years ago to do a school visit and vowed to return. Unfortunately, it was cloudy so I didn't see it at its best. But it was still stunning. Next time, I'll catch the ferry from Lyttleton - much quicker!
Tomorrow I have another school visit. I'm also preparing for Write Like an Author workshops in the school holidays. In week one I'm teaching it at Otago Girls Highschool. In week two, I'm at St Margaret's College. There's plenty of spaces if you have children who love to write. Go here for information. Fifi Colston is also teaching Draw Like an Artist at St Margaret's College in the second week too. If you want more information go here.
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Take care!
cheers
Maria Gill
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