On-line

I wanted to start this month with a visual that I have had taken rather a lot of inspiration from this week. I'm currently writing the third book in the series and a certain Sachael has become the focus of attention - this is who I picture when I write.

 

 

There is such a lot happening for me at the moment. Things seem to have stepped up a gear or two in the last week, and that's mainly thanks to people I'm meeting through my twitter account.

I never used to have a twitter account. I shied away from it. I didn't understand it and never wanted to. That was until I was forced to have a serious think about my on-line presence. Websites, Blogs, facebook, twitter, Pinterest, tumbler ARGHHHH! It was all too much.

I took the plunge with my website and claimed the name of the blog you are currently reading even though I had no intention of using it for some time. It just felt safer to have it ready and waiting.

How things have changed. My followers on twitter are growing steadily, I have a blog that I will continue to post on every Friday, I have a facebook account (That, I admit, I very rarely visit) And just this week, I set up a Pinterest for Sachael Dreams. I am still holding back on tumbler.

It's easy to think that nobody bothers to read what I write, tweet or post, but I have come to the conclusion that if only a handful of people read my ramblings then I'm reaching someone. Maybe the day will come when I get inundated with people following or commenting or looking my name up, but I'm not here for that. I'm here for people to follow my writing journey. Each and everyone of you that I talk to, interact with and generally freak out with is important. You are part of my journey and touch me with your words and suggestions. You all know who you are, but I want to thank you here. Barbara, Krystel, Claire, Denise, Summer, and last but not least the people who are REUTS.

Links:

Melody Winter Website

Pinterest - Sachael Dreams

Melody Winter Twitter

REUTS

Autumn

It certainly feels like autumn has arrived here. The weather has turned colder than it was a few weeks ago and the last glimmers of sunshine seem to have very limited appearances.

There's something about this time of year though that makes it feel special. The chilly mornings are mixed with dampness in the air and a hint of the winter to come, but when it's not raining there is a peaceful 'waiting' moment; a time of year when nature prepares itself. The colours of autumn are all around us: reds, oranges, burnt browns and occasional hints of green. Berries adorn nearly every tree you look at and contrast with the blue or even grey skies above.

I was able to see some of my photographer friends photos this week; ones she took at Ravenscar. I wanted to show you a couple of the ones she took of my favourite area of Yorkshire - the beach at Stoope Beck, and the mermaids tables at the foot of Ravenscar. In the picture at the bottom of the 600ft cliffs (which we climbed down!) you can see how large the mermaids tables are - it's always a surprise when people see the size of them!

 

 

I've just got back  from Ravenscar. My friends and I had an amazing time. Ravenscar never ceases to deliver! The scenery is stunning, and each time I visit I uncover another secret walkway that has remained hidden from me on previous trips. This time we ventured down to the barn that is clearly visible from the top of Ravenscar. I had always imagined this building to be where Estelle lived, and the apprehension I felt as we approached it was crazy. I don't know what I expected - Estelle to walk out of the door? We also braved the dizzy height of the cliff face at Ravenscar, and headed down the 600ft drop to the bottom. We were rewarded with the company of several seals and a fierce outgoing tide. The mermaids tables gradually uncovered themselves as we waited for the tide to show us their position, although our impatience left us with wet feet as surges of water caught us out many times!