Saturday 22 February 2020

Meet Danny

There is a new man in my life. His name is Danny and we met last week while I was away on a writing retreat. I wasn't expecting this to happen - no one ever does - but there he was, waiting for me to find him.

He is 26 and he needs my help. Given that I created the predicament in which he finds himself, it is only fair that I take responsibility for putting things right. Indeed, I have no choice but to grapple with the how-abouts and what-ifs.

This is the role of the writer. Danny is a fictional character I created during my week away at Foxes' Retreat.

Oh, wait: you didn't think...?

10 comments:

  1. Firstly, what a beautifully positioned colon.

    And no, we didn't think "that"... except for a disturbance, caused by the impending establishment of the Blue Room... perhaps?

    The Foxes eagerly awaited the wrangling of Danny's predicament, sat, ears pricked, tails tucked, in the snug, twitching their noses for signs of sparks from afar.

    Still further at a distance, a family of Cats were curled around their pens and pencils, teasing out each other's tales...

    With warmest wishes, and always with CAKE,

    Myszka and Adam Fox, of Foxes' Retreat

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    1. The Blue Room is happening. Thanks for a wonderful week. I am singing your praises far and wide. x

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    2. Thank you - that is so kind - it was truly a pleasure!

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  2. Good luck with Danny's story, Julia - of course I didn't think he was real...

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    1. Thanks, Rosemary. I must find a solution to Danny's problems before it drives me crazy.

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  3. I didn't think the worst of you, Julia. How could I?! Would like to know more about the retreat though!

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    1. It was wonderful. Sunday to Friday in beautiful surroundings on the Staffs/Derbyshire border, amazing food, excellent company and fabulous guidance. There was just the right amount of group work complemented by personal writing time - plus yoga, massage and Reiki. I can't recommend this place highly enough.

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    2. Thank you so much Julia - that is exactly what we are aiming for here at Foxes' Retreat :-)
      Myszka xx
      www.foxesretreat.com

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