SarahNixy

I am writing 2nd book during nanowrimo only managed 559 words today. But #Iamwriting and those 500 words hurt but it's a start right? Anyone recommend any good groups also writing this month as part of the challenge?

SarahNixy

The final chapter of FlipFlops is up PLUS my first attempt at the first chapter of Ren's story.
          
          So its now completed!
          
          Massive thank you to everyone who has read my first book along the way. Special shout out to:
          @NektariaMarkakis
          @IrinaReads
          @AnnaM811
          @MelWalters
          @RoyaStories
          @AdamPriestley
          @Shani1433
          @Bxchhplzz
          
          I would have never of posted the whole thing without you. I know I've got a lot to learn, edits to do and redrafts to make one day, but for now - I did it! I finished and posted :)

SarahNixy

Completely understand, I started a new job recently as well and it's exhusting. Good luck with Unmapped and the new role Sx
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SarahNixy

So guys the latest chapter is up 28-Some Kind Of Wonderful
          
          ***Warning it contains mature content***
          
          Only a couple of chapters left to go before the story is complete. Has Parker's patience paid off? Or has his pride stood in the way?

SarahNixy

Help needed! Any Americans out there who can tell me whether or not you use the phrase "Don't go off half-cocked"  ???
          It's a phrase I want to use in my story, but not sure if it's just an English thing? 
          It originates from the use of firearms when the gun was half-cocked and so would misfire. Any help very much appreciated!

SarahNixy

@nngabor no not too late at all, thank you :) 
            
            It means to speak or act prematurely, to do something without being fully prepared. 
            
            Regardless of whether it's used outside the UK, I think it's a phrase more popular with an older generation, so on reflection, I'm not going to use it. 
            
            Thanks for your input, my research on this has definitely been half-assed lol! Sx
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nngabor

@SarahNixy Hi Sarah! Hope it's not too late to weigh in. I am American and have never heard that phrase. Nor has my husband (he's an English teacher and avid reader!) It's certainly a nice phrase, tho! ;)
            
            Not totally clear on the meaning, but do you mean something like "he did it half-assed" meaning that "he did a sloppy job and wasn't trying hard enough"?  Hope that helps!
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SarahNixy

@browneyedgirl65 thank you!
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SarahNixy

A longer chapter this week. Ren's 18th Birthday party is a three ringed circus and Jay gets to meet the family. I bet she wishes she hadn't.  
          
          I'm sorry for the delay in responding and posting but I've been struggling with Wattpad error messages this week.
          
          Hope you all enjoy the weekend! Sx