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Susan Jones writes romantic drama with a touch of humour, and historical sagas as Lydia King. She lives in North Warwickshire, and loves walking through the beautiful woodlands where she lives, and gardening and reading are her pastimes.

Having a break.

January 28, 2014

Sometimes, as Lynne Hackles often writes in her column in the writing magazine, having a break from writing can be beneficial. We recently had a week in Devon. Here we are in Torquay, waiting for someone special to come along.

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Me and our eldest son share a January birthday, so we had a meal out as a double celebration.

Yes I know there are shadows on both the pictures, that’s so we can both be in the picture at the same time…

How lovely to wake up and see seals playing in the sea. In the local paper there was someone who had snapped a dog chasing the seals. They seem quite tame. I’m sure they like people.

I’m working on stories for competitions at the moment, and reading a lot. The book I’ve just finished is body on the beach by Simon Brett, a Feathering mystery for Carole and Jude. Also, Footsteps in the Dark, by Georgette Heyer. Another mystery, and I’ll be reading more of her books. I also read The Adventuress, one of M.C. Beaton’s. and Emily goes to Exeter, m.c. again. You might say I’m a big fan of M.C. Beaton. I’m now off to read A Highland Christmas, one of the Hamish McBeth ones. Keep warm, and see you soon.

Posted in Competitions, Latest News, Lovely people, Something Special, Todays news, Update, What I’m reading.

27 responses to “Having a break.”

Sally Jenkins

January 28, 2014

Looks like you had a good time, Susan – and were lucky enough to escape the rain!

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1. susanjanejones
  
  January 28, 2014
  
  Yes Sally, it was lovely, one rainy day, but we were so busy reading it didn’t matter.
  
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Wendy

January 28, 2014

I think having a break from writing is a great idea, Susan. When I go away, I always come home refreshed and raring to go.

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susanjanejones

January 28, 2014

I agree Wendy. Makes you see things from a different angle, or maybe it’s different air?

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Patsy

January 28, 2014

Glad you had a good time.

That poncho loooks nice and cosy.

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1. susanjanejones
  
  January 28, 2014
  
  Yes Patsy, it’s like a blanket. Ideal this time of the year. It was a Christmas pressie from hubby, with boots to match.
  
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Jan Baynham

January 28, 2014

Glad you had a good time, Sue. Lovely to see the sun – it must have been a real bonus and given you a spring in your step. 😉

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1. susanjanejones
  
  January 29, 2014
  
  Yes, Jan, definitely. Seeing our son is always fun. He used to live in the Midlands, until Coventry airport made everyone redundant. He was lucky enough to find a job in the Exeter one. We see him as often as we can though. Sea air always makes you feel better doesn’t it?
  
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rosgemmell

January 29, 2014

Great idea, Suzy – I love going on breaks and always come back refreshed and inspired! How lovely to have that meal with your son.

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susanjanejones

January 29, 2014

Yes, Rosemary, it was special. He’s a family chap at heart, so catching up is always fun.

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writerdsnelson

January 29, 2014

Hi Lynn, I’m D S Nelson a cosy crime writer and blogger. Sounds like a great holiday – Devon + January Birthday (all the best people are born in January) + M C Beaton = great break 😀

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1. susanjanejones
  
  February 3, 2014
  
  You’re right with all of those ds.
  
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writerdsnelson

January 29, 2014

Oops sorry Susan I called you Lynn, how silly. Not sure where that came from.

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1. susanjanejones
  
  January 30, 2014
  
  Hello, and welcome to my blog. Looking forward to reading your stories. I noticed you’ve got Hats off to Murder…. I’m writing Hats off to Love. We think along the same lines.
  
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  1. writerdsnelson
    
    January 30, 2014
    
    Ha ha! That’s great, I look forward to reading your take on hats off 😀
2. susanjanejones
  
  January 30, 2014
  
  Hello again, I’ve been called worse things:))) It’s perhaps because I mentioned Lynne Hackles at the beginning of the post. Look forward to reading your stories.
  
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  1. writerdsnelson
    
    January 30, 2014
    
    Ah… yes probably, oops.
Ann W

January 29, 2014

Winter breaks can often be so much more invigorating than those at the height of summer, Susan. I’m often surprised how often a look at my photos afterwards sparks an idea for an article or two and no doubt the same can be said for unfamiliar locations – or even the opportunity for people-watching for fiction writers.
Ann

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1. susanjanejones
  
  January 29, 2014
  
  You’re right Ann. The seals were a delight, and there’s always something good going on in and around Torquay.
  
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Teresa

January 30, 2014

It looks gorgeous – not like January at all and how lovely to have a double celebration for your birthdays! The seals sound wonderful too x

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1. susanjanejones
  
  January 30, 2014
  
  It was really mild Teresa. With big jumpers, you didn’t even need a coat. The seals seemed to gaze with those big eyes, then nod and blow out, shake their whiskers and twirl then be gone. I am convinced they love the people watching them though.
  
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Ruth Livingstone

January 30, 2014

Ah, sounds like a lovely break. Dying to get down to Devon again for some walking!

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1. susanjanejones
  
  January 30, 2014
  
  Exactly Ruth, we walked a lot. Lovely coves and shingle beaches to find, and great to see the seals as well.
  
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Linda

January 30, 2014

It’s always good to get out and about, trouble is it’s been so gloomy and wet here for what is beginning to seem like forever! I’m escaping by writing a story set in the summer – all blue skies and warm sunshine!

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1. susanjanejones
  
  February 3, 2014
  
  Hi Linda, I think I missed your comment, good luck with the story. Where are you aiming for with it?
  
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  1. Linda
    
    February 5, 2014
    
    Good old People’s Friend!
  2. susanjanejones
    
    February 5, 2014
    
    They’re my fave target market as well. Still trying to get my first acceptance with them though. The editor of Creative Frontiers told me that my mountain story was like a ‘feel good’ P.F. story. you can read it here if you like. http://creative-frontiers.com/