Happy Sunday from this newbie who's actually an "oldbie" and finding her way around again - one creaky step at a time! (And thank heavens for wonderful friends like @bluefinstudios, @dreemsteem and @saffisara answering questions like... how do I sign in, and how do I add a photos again?)
It's a joy to be back and finding more wonderful faces from five years ago... and I can't wait to meet new faces too.
As I've been away for so long, here's a quick refresher... and update. On here I go by Eveningart - or Evie, if you see me hanging around on discord. A lot has changed in the last 5 years. Back then, I'd just left full time employment to chase life as a writer and I was living in Devon, UK.
Well, gentle reader - I'm still a writer, but I'm not chasing anymore! I was lucky enough to snag a traditional publishing contract back in 2019, with my debut arriving in 2020.
Right. In. The. Middle. Of. The. Pandemic.
After chasing the dream for a long time, I discovered that I don't like traditional publishing. At all. I love things to be fast-paced. Even more than that... I love to be in control. When you're with one of the big publishers - you're definitely not in control... and they're soooooo slooooooooooooow! My solution? Indie publishing all the way. And with 31 books launched in just 3 years... I think I've found my stride!
There's tons of other stuff that has happened since I last saw you too - and I'll dive into it all in future posts - but as a very quick pootle through half a decade...
- published 31 romances under a top secret pen name.
- got diagnosed with breast cancer and went through treatment - kept writing and publishing.
- bought my first house and relocated to a windswept Scottish island (see my photo of the sunset from my back garden!)
- lost my wonderful dad last year on my 39th birthday. The original Boogie Druid always had a flair for the dramatics... I miss him.
- turned 40 with a ridiculous amount of gratitude.
Life is strange and funny and odd and precious. I'm excited to be back to share bits of it and peep into your worlds too.
Until tomorrow,
Evie xx
𝓦𝓮𝓵𝓬𝓸𝓶𝓮 𝓫𝓪𝓬𝓴! Sounds like you were super-busy since we last saw you! But, you missed us so much you couldn't stay away! 😁 It is good to see you again! We're keeping your seat warm at PYPT!
Hi! Thank you so much. It's been a nutty few years, but yes - I missed you all very much. It's lovely to see you too... and a bit of PYPT action will have to happen for sure - I look forward to listening in x
I LOOOVE YOU SIS 🤗❤️🤗
I have missed you and all our crazyness in Chat, our sapphire family will always be in my ❤️
I am SOOO happy to see you here and I know it won't take long for you to find your way around hive 😉
Old newbie... How I felt to when I first came here.
I know you been through alot and that you needed time away.
Well deserved time.
And I am soo proud of all you accomplished, I remember back when you were unsure of how good you were in writing... But you are so much better than you know ❤️
I hope you keep doing what you love and hope you share some with us here so we can enjoy with you.
You are such a wonderful person and I hope you know I am always here.
Love you Bunches and wish I could be there and hug you 🤗❤️🤗
Much love
Love you right back! Sapphire was such an amazing time in my life - and same same same <3
Sooo happy to be here, and I'm finding my way around (though there are bound to be plenty more idiot questions coming your way ;) )
I did need some time away - to find out who I am and grow up a bit... or grow down maybe? It's amazing how life-stuff helps you realise what's important, right?!
You're a wonderful friend - looking forward to catching up more and big loves and hugs right back xx
..aaaand she's back!
You've accomplished so much and are living life to the fullest! so very happy for you guys and that certain mop of yours ..hehehe
welcome back and I'm sure you will slide right in. i just had a flashback of us saying ulog on video and busted up laughing!🤣
of course we are here to help in every way! but I know you.. in a week you won't even need help! love that gorgeous photo of that sky from your island!
can't wait for more from you ❤️
WOOP! Yeah baby ;)
Thank you - certainly not taking my days for granted any more - and yes, Mop is here having been chauffeured all the way from one end of the UK to the other ;)
Thanks- I feel like I've time hopped being back. UULLLLOOOOOOOGGG! Ah man, that was fun!
Can't wait to dive into DreemPort this week. Exxxx
Welcome back @eveningart yes, I'm still hanging around here.
Hi! It's wonderful to see you :) Also - I need to check out LadiesOfHive - I've seen graphics for it a few times now :)
It's been a long time, missed you! ❤️
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Aw thank you - missed you too xx
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That's a alot! Congratulations on yiu achievements over the years and I'm sorry for losing your father
Thank you so much. It's been full on - but that's what life's for, right? Exploring every experience you can. Exx
yes, yes. I am waiting yo do mine too. I hope tge experiences I will have in the coming days will be great
Welcome back. It's always good to see people return, but life may take them elsewhere. I hope you are recovering from your illness.
I will update the Britlist with your new location. People can be as vague as they want, but it's good to know the region.
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Hi! Thanks - it's great to be back. I'm a lot better than I was last year - still some treatment ongoing, but I'm alive and adventuring - and that's all I can as!
I'm in Orkney - but as it's a relatively small place, I'll keep anything more exact than that off the chain ;)
Yum - pizza :)
You could be the only Hiver on Orkney. We could make you the official ambassador! ;)
Hehe - I'm happy to keep my head down and just share lots of puffin spam when they come back in April ;)
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Welcome back, it was so nice meeting you on PYPT :) I'd love to see a quick story posted in the comments section of my most recent post, Let Our Picture Tell Your Story 🙏
Have you checked out any of the writing communities here yet?
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Thank you so much! Lovely to meet you too. I'm just starting to find my way around... I found CWH and looking at The Ink Well and Blockchain Poets too... I'm just packing for a trip, but will do my best to check out your post when I settle into my hotel xx
I hope you have a great trip 🙏
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