Osloscribe
- Last edit of first 10 chapters before I send them to my reader. About time. Scary though.about 19 hours ago from web
- 'At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them.' Caoilin, 8, honoured to read this @ Remembrance Day ceremony Oslo8:17 AM Nov 8th from web
- Decisions, decisions. Better the devil you know, or throw caution to the wind. Lots of cliches as the plot thickens.1:25 AM Nov 8th from web
- 2nd child very miserable with flu. By time mummy gets it, you'll be better and can look after her, I say. Doesn't seem 2 cheer her up.6:20 AM Nov 5th from web
- Was in a writers' group in Singapore with someone on 2010 Impac Award longlist. Acclaim by past association? Clutching @ straws more like.6:29 AM Nov 2nd from web
- I've just heard the words I've dreaded for weeks: 'Mommy, it's snowing, it's snowing!'3:16 AM Nov 2nd from web
- Dark before 5. Only the first day I know, but I am officially declaring a hatred for November.8:04 AM Nov 1st from web
- Hoarse after 90 min Hallowe'en Party for class of 6-yr olds. How do teachers not lose their voices every day?5:25 AM Oct 30th from web
- I might call my novel 'Only the scenes she found easy to write; the rest she gave up on in frustration'.11:49 PM Oct 25th from web
- Just finished reading John McGahern's wonderful 'Memoir'. Sorry I came to his writing too late to meet him. Still, an inspiration.12:34 AM Oct 25th from web
- Just saw four deer out the window. I think they were discussing the delights of an extra hour in bed last night. Welcome winter time.11:18 PM Oct 24th from web
- Irish writer Nuala Ni Chonchuir isn't a fan of 'dreary Irish stuff' in literature. Interview with Nuala at 4:37 AM Oct 20th from web
- A rainy sunday. What to do but drive all 5 to Sweden to buy groceries and kids' snowboots. And wine to aid recovery on our return.11:59 PM Oct 10th from web
- @ Had that sheep dish a few years back & still wince at the thought of it. I guess aquavit helped rinse the taste from ur mouth11:57 PM Oct 10th from web in reply to RetsofMichael
- Barack Obama is coming to Norway in December. Whoohoo!3:21 AM Oct 9th from web
- Why does the Nobel Prize for Literature always go to someone I've never heard of? Lessing was only exception. Clearly it's cos I'm ignorant.7:31 AM Oct 8th from web
- Apparently a Norwegian publisher turned down the chance 2 publish Wolf Hall. Think Mantel's agent will be fielding calls from Norway today?11:54 PM Oct 6th from web
- Going to Book Club to discuss last yr's fantastic Booker winner as this year's is announced. Haven't read any of the shortlist yet.9:46 AM Oct 6th from web
- Oh Lord. Now BBC Radio Foyle want me to do an interview this evening about living in Norway. Is this my new specialist subject?3:18 AM Oct 6th from web
- Best-selling car in Norway in sept - Toyoto Preus, a hybrid. AND more cars sold that month than in any since '97. Recession? What recession?11:40 PM Oct 5th from web
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