Hi there, luv! I think this is a first that I’m commenting during the period between sunrise and sunset. I had to laugh when you said that taking three quarters of a year to make a baby was probably some man’s idea. It reminds me of a scene in John Brunner’s circa 1970 novel Stand on Zanzibar where a computer observes while a couple “starts the process.” The computer’s first reaction was “If it takes nine months how come they were in such a hurry at the end?” Seriously now, I thought I was the only compulsive face-rubber. Maybe the big pharma companies will get cracking on something you can inject in your abdomen to make it stop. One can only hope. And I’m so glad that you caught yourself before you had Daniel drinking coffee while he was supposed to be dead. I’m sure that’s the plot of an episode of Alfred Hitchcock Presents and you’d be on the wrong end of a lawsuit. I’m very pleased to say that the guy (me, luv) who proves that it’s possible to live on twenty-five cents a day has ordered a copy of The Full Nest. Now before you start hyperventilating into a paper bag I have to admit that I used my Amazon rewards to buy the book. For some reason in the US it isn’t going to ship until May 1. Anyway, I’m sure I’m going to laugh myself silly and since Nitey-nite isn’t appropriate at this hour I’ll just say have a lovely week, luv!
Thanks Rafael - I do like the idea of this anti face-rubbing medication. And thank you for purchasing (even with rewards!) a copy of The Full Nest - I'm honoured! Tardy delivery not ideal but hope it is indeed well worth the wait!
Spat out my tea twice during this, Fiona. Surely you should have some sort of warning. Congratulations! You are brilliant and I can't wait to read it. x
Yeah, I can definitely relate, at least to the book publishing part, and the trying to keep from reading reviews. For what it's worth, though, I think "You Didn't Think of Colin?" would make an excellent title for a novel...
Thanks Andy! Ha yes the thing of thinking'/hoping that merely draping laundry over the line will suffice. I did want to rush out and gather it all up for the hapless lad, but thought that might be overstepping things.
My copy arrived yesterday, and I started reading it, then did very little else, and stayed up far too late reading... loving it! Though the to-do list is not happy with me. Another cracker, Fiona!
"Just one sentence after another" – haha! What a review! The Full Nest is my next bedtime book, Fi (and any other moments of the day I can squeeze it in).
Love the pic of you on the wheely phone. Historic times!
Haha wasn't it just! I said to J 'it feels like another era.' And he said, 'Well it was.' Thanks so much for ordering - really hope you enjoy this one. It kinda tumbled out quite quickly! (I'm sure you'll guess why when you read...) xx
Loved it!
Thank you!
Hi there, luv! I think this is a first that I’m commenting during the period between sunrise and sunset. I had to laugh when you said that taking three quarters of a year to make a baby was probably some man’s idea. It reminds me of a scene in John Brunner’s circa 1970 novel Stand on Zanzibar where a computer observes while a couple “starts the process.” The computer’s first reaction was “If it takes nine months how come they were in such a hurry at the end?” Seriously now, I thought I was the only compulsive face-rubber. Maybe the big pharma companies will get cracking on something you can inject in your abdomen to make it stop. One can only hope. And I’m so glad that you caught yourself before you had Daniel drinking coffee while he was supposed to be dead. I’m sure that’s the plot of an episode of Alfred Hitchcock Presents and you’d be on the wrong end of a lawsuit. I’m very pleased to say that the guy (me, luv) who proves that it’s possible to live on twenty-five cents a day has ordered a copy of The Full Nest. Now before you start hyperventilating into a paper bag I have to admit that I used my Amazon rewards to buy the book. For some reason in the US it isn’t going to ship until May 1. Anyway, I’m sure I’m going to laugh myself silly and since Nitey-nite isn’t appropriate at this hour I’ll just say have a lovely week, luv!
You’re welcome, luv. And I swear that I didn’t order a copy that was missing its front cover!
Thanks Rafael - I do like the idea of this anti face-rubbing medication. And thank you for purchasing (even with rewards!) a copy of The Full Nest - I'm honoured! Tardy delivery not ideal but hope it is indeed well worth the wait!
Spat out my tea twice during this, Fiona. Surely you should have some sort of warning. Congratulations! You are brilliant and I can't wait to read it. x
That's so lovely of you to say, thank you. I do wish books were as breezy to write as a Substack! And really hope you enjoy this one x
Classic Fiona - Making me "lol" again... thank you! 🥰🤣
Thank you Eva, glad you enjoyed my burblings! xx
Yeah, I can definitely relate, at least to the book publishing part, and the trying to keep from reading reviews. For what it's worth, though, I think "You Didn't Think of Colin?" would make an excellent title for a novel...
Haha y'know it would! I honestly don't look at reviews very much. But checking its Amazon chart placing... that's a different matter!
Ha - enjoyed this. Can also relate to the poor lad without the washing pegs as I have been in his position.
Congrats and good luck with the new book, Fiona!
Thanks Andy! Ha yes the thing of thinking'/hoping that merely draping laundry over the line will suffice. I did want to rush out and gather it all up for the hapless lad, but thought that might be overstepping things.
Just ordered! X
Thanks so much Sarah! Hope you enjoy x
My copy arrived yesterday, and I started reading it, then did very little else, and stayed up far too late reading... loving it! Though the to-do list is not happy with me. Another cracker, Fiona!
Thanks so much Elise! That's lovely to hear - am delighted you're enjoying to the point of to-do list avoidance! x
"Just one sentence after another" – haha! What a review! The Full Nest is my next bedtime book, Fi (and any other moments of the day I can squeeze it in).
Love the pic of you on the wheely phone. Historic times!
Haha wasn't it just! I said to J 'it feels like another era.' And he said, 'Well it was.' Thanks so much for ordering - really hope you enjoy this one. It kinda tumbled out quite quickly! (I'm sure you'll guess why when you read...) xx