Lorna Smart
@lornasmart.bsky.social
I'm writing my first novel.
Thank goodness I have a substantial collection of DVDs as the TV schedule is even crapper at this time of year.
December 23, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Thank goodness I have a substantial collection of DVDs as the TV schedule is even crapper at this time of year.
I think I'm just going to hibernate from the beginning Christmas Eve until the end of Boxing Day.
December 19, 2025 at 5:44 PM
I think I'm just going to hibernate from the beginning Christmas Eve until the end of Boxing Day.
I’m trying to write a death scene without it being cliched or hammy. I want it to be realistic and emotional but not overdramatic. #writing
December 14, 2025 at 2:50 PM
I’m trying to write a death scene without it being cliched or hammy. I want it to be realistic and emotional but not overdramatic. #writing
This week has been quite a step backwards for me. However, it is part of the process. Progress is not linear.
I need to feel the pain in order to be able to heal. It's just been quite overwhelming over the last few days.
#mentalhealth
I need to feel the pain in order to be able to heal. It's just been quite overwhelming over the last few days.
#mentalhealth
December 12, 2025 at 9:14 AM
This week has been quite a step backwards for me. However, it is part of the process. Progress is not linear.
I need to feel the pain in order to be able to heal. It's just been quite overwhelming over the last few days.
#mentalhealth
I need to feel the pain in order to be able to heal. It's just been quite overwhelming over the last few days.
#mentalhealth
Next week, the December issues of Writing About Writing will be out.
I also have a section on my Substack called My Novel Writing Journey which I also write posts monthly for.
writingaboutwriting.substack.com
writingaboutwriting.substack.com/s/my-novel-w...
I also have a section on my Substack called My Novel Writing Journey which I also write posts monthly for.
writingaboutwriting.substack.com
writingaboutwriting.substack.com/s/my-novel-w...
Writing About Writing | Lorna Smart | Substack
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November 27, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Next week, the December issues of Writing About Writing will be out.
I also have a section on my Substack called My Novel Writing Journey which I also write posts monthly for.
writingaboutwriting.substack.com
writingaboutwriting.substack.com/s/my-novel-w...
I also have a section on my Substack called My Novel Writing Journey which I also write posts monthly for.
writingaboutwriting.substack.com
writingaboutwriting.substack.com/s/my-novel-w...
I think this turned out pretty well.
November 17, 2025 at 11:28 AM
I think this turned out pretty well.
My partner would have been 72 today. After 25 years together, it's going to take time to get used to being alone again.
November 11, 2025 at 6:50 AM
My partner would have been 72 today. After 25 years together, it's going to take time to get used to being alone again.
This week has been a struggle so far.
November 6, 2025 at 4:14 PM
This week has been a struggle so far.
I'm enjoying revising the books of Dean Koontz.
October 31, 2025 at 7:01 PM
I'm enjoying revising the books of Dean Koontz.
I didn't appreciate being woken up by the hail stones this morning.
October 28, 2025 at 4:42 PM
I didn't appreciate being woken up by the hail stones this morning.
I'm glad I don't have to be outside today. Don't fancy a bath in the rain and a blow dry from the wind.
October 23, 2025 at 2:18 PM
I'm glad I don't have to be outside today. Don't fancy a bath in the rain and a blow dry from the wind.
A very pleasant surprise.
October 12, 2025 at 12:43 PM
A very pleasant surprise.
Spruced up the table a bit.
October 9, 2025 at 6:51 AM
Spruced up the table a bit.
Some of my creative spark is starting to come back.
October 5, 2025 at 7:02 AM
Some of my creative spark is starting to come back.
The ladybird compliments this flower well.
September 27, 2025 at 12:47 PM
The ladybird compliments this flower well.
My creativity has faltered a bit since my partner died. I did manage to start making a card at the weekend.
September 23, 2025 at 6:46 AM
My creativity has faltered a bit since my partner died. I did manage to start making a card at the weekend.
Sunflowers are awesome.
September 19, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Sunflowers are awesome.
The flower on my Peace Lily is opening.
September 15, 2025 at 6:35 AM
The flower on my Peace Lily is opening.
The only sort of mooning I want to see.
September 12, 2025 at 8:45 AM
The only sort of mooning I want to see.
Today, my partner will be cremated without ceremony, fanfare or witness in accordance with his wishes.
September 9, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Today, my partner will be cremated without ceremony, fanfare or witness in accordance with his wishes.
Every word I write is a success story.
I'm still here.
I'm still trying.
I'm still making progress.
I'm still here.
I'm still trying.
I'm still making progress.
September 7, 2025 at 7:29 AM
Every word I write is a success story.
I'm still here.
I'm still trying.
I'm still making progress.
I'm still here.
I'm still trying.
I'm still making progress.