It isn't exactly 'writer's block', at the moment the story is simply taking its time, maturing like a good whisky, and I don't see that as a problem. On the contrary I see it as a positive thing.
This is a relatively new story for me, and the historical connections require a large element of research. How can I include an accurate description of an 18th century three master without actually exploring one? Actually I can't, so I think a visit to Charlestown is called for, a 20 mile trip up the Cornish coast. Last time I was there they had at least two old sailing vessels in the harbour so I need to talk my way on board and take a good look round. Maybe that will help loosen up the little grey cells! In the meantime...
'By the time the seaman got to the struggling women Susannah was the only one he could reach, and she took several punches before he was able to drag her away from her victim. Even then she seemed unwilling to let things be.
‘Bitch...’ she screamed, ‘I’ll make you sorry for this; you just see if I don’t.’
Read on...
Chris (Oz)
PS Actually that extract from the story was amended within 24 hours !
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