Hi! My name is Tracy-Jane, and I’m a freelancer, reviewer, editor, columnist and independent review site owner!
In the mornings, I don my tweed skirt, sensible shoes (yeah right) and try to act like a secretary. I work in a delightful school that only has 50 pupils on roll. This is just as well, because I am hopeless at remembering names!
When I leave that role, I change from my office suit, to tracksuit and trainers. Now, I’m ready to entertain my energetic dog by running around fields throwing sticks, and fetching them for her when she looses them! Sigh! Well, it keeps me fit and helps me to unwind.
The scenery in a nearby nature reserve is so beautiful, it’s no wonder I call it my valuable ‘thinking and plotting time’. (When I say plotting, I mean as in writing on behalf of my protagonist, not scheming my own private revenge). Oh yes, there are methods to my madness!
By lunchtime I’m back, dog fed, and laptop powering up while I hang out the washing and grab a snack. Seconds later I am hammering away on my keyboard, writing whatever springs up from the shady recesses of my imagination. Trying to beat review deadlines and get published – although, the review business is taking over faster than I can say ‘Not you again!’ to the postman.
This is swiftly followed by the parenting, and wifely duties. Like many of you, I take on a multitude of roles including chief chef, taxi and cleaner. Unlike many of you, I avoid the cleaning as much as I can -- until it shows!
Oh, and in the evenings, I’m an avid reader. You’ll often find me grunting over the top of my books as my husband interrupts me for attention.
My ideal job? Sitting at home in a comfy armchair with my feet up, a box of chocolates on one side, cup of tea on the other – and an entertaining book. Come to think of it, for me, there’s nothing like escaping into a fantasy world of an author’s incredible imagination! (Well, maybe there is, but I’m not telling you that!)
Personally, I wouldn’t believe a word of it, but you must come and check out my site, just to make sure!
Tracy-Jane
Alternative-read.com site owner
In the mornings, I don my tweed skirt, sensible shoes (yeah right) and try to act like a secretary. I work in a delightful school that only has 50 pupils on roll. This is just as well, because I am hopeless at remembering names!
When I leave that role, I change from my office suit, to tracksuit and trainers. Now, I’m ready to entertain my energetic dog by running around fields throwing sticks, and fetching them for her when she looses them! Sigh! Well, it keeps me fit and helps me to unwind.
The scenery in a nearby nature reserve is so beautiful, it’s no wonder I call it my valuable ‘thinking and plotting time’. (When I say plotting, I mean as in writing on behalf of my protagonist, not scheming my own private revenge). Oh yes, there are methods to my madness!
By lunchtime I’m back, dog fed, and laptop powering up while I hang out the washing and grab a snack. Seconds later I am hammering away on my keyboard, writing whatever springs up from the shady recesses of my imagination. Trying to beat review deadlines and get published – although, the review business is taking over faster than I can say ‘Not you again!’ to the postman.
This is swiftly followed by the parenting, and wifely duties. Like many of you, I take on a multitude of roles including chief chef, taxi and cleaner. Unlike many of you, I avoid the cleaning as much as I can -- until it shows!
Oh, and in the evenings, I’m an avid reader. You’ll often find me grunting over the top of my books as my husband interrupts me for attention.
My ideal job? Sitting at home in a comfy armchair with my feet up, a box of chocolates on one side, cup of tea on the other – and an entertaining book. Come to think of it, for me, there’s nothing like escaping into a fantasy world of an author’s incredible imagination! (Well, maybe there is, but I’m not telling you that!)
Personally, I wouldn’t believe a word of it, but you must come and check out my site, just to make sure!
Tracy-Jane
Alternative-read.com site owner
Welcome Tracy-Jane. You are going to fit right in...though some of us actually have more madness than methods. It's great to have you here at AW!
Welcome, Tracey-Jane.
