Ok. It's the New Year.

Usual situation; I am way behind on MySpace and LJ.

I am feeling depressed, for the most mundane of reasons. But the good news is that Yuda, who was on his way from Italy and disappeared for nearly two weeks, has finally reappeared.

Yuda? Not the character in my novel, but the doll who will hopefully be him (sort of).

Stephen has to work on the UK Weatherworld newsletter, and hopefully there should be some time for me to work too. I did get some writing done in the run up to Christmas. But I need a more regular rhythm of working, not short bursts every few weeks or so.

doll_paparazzi has sold me this fantastic Volks jumpsuit for Yuda, which I am waiting to arrive (the post is completely up the pictures at the moment). And the other great news is that my friend Vic (yay, Vic!) has got Williams for me.

Yes, if all goes well, Williams and Yuda may have a piratical slash thing going on (and I don't mean with a cutlass!)

I am dying to write a pirate book since seeing...yeah you got it - Pirates of the Carob Bean! I mean, fantasy pirates? Like, duh! LOL

And in other news...our wedding photographer came through with the photos! Yay! I may post some on here for a laff. Debbie Miller sent us some *brilliant* ones and right now I'm blowed if I can remember what her LJ ID is (wibble)

Meanwhile, have to crack on with Malarat, which I currently want to rename Starlight Express (no property in a title, whoops, get my ass sued by Andrew Lloyd Webber). I think I may have solved the principal villain problem, have now got two villains and I like them both. NB for doll friends, Williams is a dead-ringer for Villain # 1, Valdes de Siccaria (no-one expects the Spanish Inquisition!)

phew...