I suspect that the majority of postings at this time of the year reflect on the year gone past and give thoughts for the new year ahead. I did think about doing something different, but as I sit in our living room with the Christmas tree in the corner and plans for Hogmanay, the 1st and 2nd of January dominating our conversations I reverted to the expected.
In terms of years it was a bit of a mixed bag, despite plans to the contrary, work dominated our lives, we need to pay the bills and this big old house likes to eat the money, which meant that plans for writing for pleasure were constantly under pressure. We unexpectedly lost one of the most stunning cats, Coco, we have ever had the pleasure to be owned by, which shook us up a bit and we lost another star Nemie Sabie to CRF.
The cats, as all who have read my blog before will know, form a major part of our lives, there are currently 10 of them, all living in the house just now because it’s far too cold outside. Lots of my tweets have involved the cats, the majority of pictures have been about the cats and the blogs too. I think every cat has featured at some stage but just in case I’ve missed anyone I’ve listed them all here – Torsay, Costa, Mousa, Pixie, Bute, Munchkin, Misty, Leo, Fara and Teaser. Teaser is Bernie’s sister, the cat that formed the basis of Bernie Bolts Bergen.
One of my key goals for 2010 was to put Bernie Bolts Bergen out in the hope that someone would like it. I refrained from declaring in my profile that I was an author, even now I hesitate, I think that will continue until I manage to find an agent who likes my work. Feedback on the book has been good and I have to thank Molly Campbell (check her blog out http://mollydcampbell.com), (Molly, I do hope the books arrive soon) and @Danepoes for their continued support.
The last part, i.e. support, is important. Through Twitter, I have met some wonderful people across the globe and find myself checking their tweets to hear what they have been up to, and looking forward to their comments, insights and general tweets. I see them as friends and look forward to tweeting with them through 2011.
As for 2011, I don’t like setting New Year resolutions so there aren’t any. However, there will be a new book and it does involve a cat, it’s for a slightly older reading group and is a little dark but we will see how it goes. I will do something more with Bernie Bolts Bergen but that is being kept under wraps for the time being. I will continue to tweet with my twitter pals and I hope they with me. Hopefully, new friendships will emerge and develop. Tomorrow is Hogmanay so I wish everyone a most wonderful and prosperous 2011.
Speak soon.
Rhumtetum
I love this blog! I love your cats. And I am so honored that you mention me here. I have not received my three autographed books yet, and I am still hoping they will arrive. If not, I wish for three more! Best to you and your whole family, and of course, the cats, in 2011. Love to you all, molly
Thank you so much you are very welcome. I am really upset that the books haven’t arrived and I pray that they arrive soon. If not, I will post fresh copies to you. I hope that you have had a good festive period and wish you and your family a happy and wonderful 2011. Love Bill and the cats
A Happy New Year to you and family and A Wonderful 2011 to Your Cats!!!
Thank you so much for mention us and haha yes Daantje is very proud now I told him his photo with his favourite book will put on Rhumtetum’s blog.
Daantje is a big fan of Bernie now he read his adventures.
Much Love to You and your family and your beautiful cats!..and when you go to catshows this year I wish you good luck! From your Dutch Friend Annet and my Dutch Orientals Daantje, Tobias and Flush!!!!
TY for your comments and allowing me to use Daantje’s picture in my blog. My best wishes to you, your family, Daantje, Tobias and Flush for 2011. Daantje might like to know that I have ideas for a book based on his family, the Silver Clawed Slayers, but that will be some time off. Wishing you a wonderful and prosperous New Year