I’ve felt a bit discombobulated this week, maybe returning home after a relaxing holiday or, perhaps, just one of those odd weeks.
I’ve been trying to sort out, since Wordy Wednesday, why my image playground has disappeared. Had lots of helpful suggestions but nothing has worked.
As for Flaunt it Friday, I’ve made it through. Sometimes that’s it and, after all, a nice pot of tea always helps!
I was chuffed, on Wednesday evening at my writing group, to be asked to read the piece I’d written. It was also wonderful to have encouragement to submit the piece to Best of British magazine, which I’m going to do.
The prompt for this month’s session was music and it was great to see the many ways group members had interpreted it. We had poems, short stories and memoir pieces. An uplifting evening.
How’s your week been? It’s Sum up Sunday so can you sum up your week in 25 words or less?
My week:
Cash only Monday
Busy, busy Tuesday
Writing Wednesday
More on Thursday
Free day Friday
Sunshine Saturday
It’s Friday again. What are you pleased with yourself about this week?
I’m delighted to have had several more reviews of my children’s book, The Clocker. Especially gratifying were these two comments: “Once I started reading the Clocker, I couldn’t put it down” and “I can’t imagine a young person who wouldn’t love this book”.
It’s an amazing feeling when people not only read your book but take the time to write a review. It reminds me of the importance of doing this for other authors.
Oh, I also managed a volunteer shift at the charity shop with no internet, ergo no card payments. Cash only – like being back in the 70s.
What have you been doing this week and can you sum it up in 25 words or less? I’d love to hear from you. Here’s my week preparing for the publication of my children’s book, The Clocker.
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I’ve got bookmarks. I ordered them to give out at events promoting my debut middle grade children’s book, The Clocker. They arrived on Tuesday and I’m so excited. I think they look fantastic and I hope children and adults will enjoy them.
Have you done something, however big or small, worth shouting out about this week. I’d love to hear from you.
Quirky Nottingham skateboard bench,
Dummy run to check coach stop,
Brain tangle from new challenges,
Rested by volunteer shifts.
Can you sum up your week in 25 words or less?
Does anyone else do ‘dummy runs‘?
What are you pleased with yourself about this week?
I’ve been working through a long list of tasks in advance of my middle-grade children’s book, The Clocker, being published on 28th April 2026. I’ve approved the ebook, ordered some bookmarks, updated my website, had various conversations in relation to promoting the book … The list goes on.
It can be hard to do things you haven’t done before, as well as remind yourself of things you’ve not done for a while. I’m plodding on, taking it step by step and getting there.
You can pre-order my book and see more at:
https://troubador.co.uk/bookshop/middle-grade/the-clocker
It’s been a busy week for me, one of new challenges as I prepare for the publication of my children’s book, The Clocker. As writers, we spend hours plotting stories, bringing characters to life, writing, revising and editing until we’re happy with the result.
Even with the backup of a publisher, there’s still more to do, as an author, and this involves heading into an unknown land. Pushing myself out there, getting help from others, speaking to strangers doesn’t come easily to me. I might be writing Flaunt it Friday but it all feels a bit alien and uncomfortable.
It has been wonderful to receive positive and helpful support not only from friends and family but my writing community at The Writer’s Bureau Let’s Write group.
https://www.writersbureaucourse.com/courses/let-us-write
There’s lots more to do but I’ve made a start. If you’ve achieved something this week, however big or small, let me know in the comments section below.
Find The Clocker at:
https://troubador.co.uk/bookshop/middle-grade/the-clocker
https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-clocker/liz-mackenzie/9781806341719
With my first children’s book due for publication on 28th April 2026, my first Flaunt it Friday is about The Clocker. I have wanted to write a book for children since the age of 11. As I’m now 67, it’s taken a while!
The Clocker tells the story of Nev and his favourite hen, The Clocker. Blurb:
Nev’s life stinks. His mother left, and he lives with his Dad, who is a bit weird. The school bully, Kez, is making his life a misery.
The best things in Nev’s life are his five hens, especially his favourite, The Clocker. He can talk to her, and she understands.
After struggling to find something to write for a poetry competition, Nev decides on a poem about The Clocker. He is chosen to represent his school and read his poem at the Regional Schools’ Poetry Festival.
On the downside, the poem ramps up the bullying. Will Nev ever gain the confidence to stand up to Kez?
The book is for ‘middle grade’ readers (age 8-12) and can be pre-ordered at:
https://troubador.co.uk/author/liz-mackenzie
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Clocker-Liz-Mackenzie/dp/1806341719
https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-clocker/liz-mackenzie/9781806341719
https://www.tgjonesonline.co.uk/Product/Liz-Mackenzie/The-Clocker/15907156
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