Wednesday, July 28, 2010

Day 266: a little secret.

I'm a writer. That's not a secret. And I've been writing this blog for 266 days, which is also not a secret. What is a secret (or was until now) is that for a small while I've been harbouring a little dream (and no I'm not talking about becoming a rock star, although that's still pretty much front and centre in my dreamscape); I want to turn this blog into a book. I want to take this mental little journey you have so kindly been accompanying me on, bind it and put it on the shelves of my favourite book stores for all the world to read. "But all the world can read it right now", I hear you say, "why does it need to be printed in a book?". Well, I'm old school. I like books. And my Dad won't read my blog until it's committed to the printed page. I could just print it out for him, but a book would be so much nicer. So now I'm about to embark on the mission that is trying to find someone to publish this thing (like I needed another mission to complete). And I wanted to ask for your help. Are there any days that have particularly struck a chord with you? Any moments you've liked? And on a more sensitive note, do you think anyone (other than my Dad) would want to read this in a book? As the marvelous people who actually read what I write, your opinions on this matter a lot. So please tell me what you think. On a similar note, it has occurred to me that this blog ends on day 365. On day 366, I am officially allowed back on the piss. But with no blog, I can't tell you how it went! It's perhaps kind of pathetic, but I've gotten used to telling y'all about my highs, lows and little challenges. Your lending a cyber ear (eye actually, but you know what I mean) really helps me put things in perspective (thanks for that by the way). How would you feel if I, maybe, say, started another blog? It might not have to last a whole year, and it might not have to be every day, but would it be too much if I asked you guys to help me get back on my drinking feet? Just by popping in and saying hi once in a while? You've already given me a lot of your time, which I appreciate. And I completely understand if My Year Off The Piss is enough. But as I said, your opinions matter. So, book? Another blog? Yes no? Tell me what you think.

6 comments:

  1. I think the book would sell - as someone who's never even met you, but who checks your blog every day (um, stalker?), you have me hooked!

    Speaking of checking in every day, you definitely need to let us know how it goes once the year is over. I was actually going to ask you about that!

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  2. You have a good voice - writer's voice that is, (the singing one is nice too) so I think you should keep on doing something, although 'My year on the Piss' lacks the charm of your current endeavour, and you might risk un-doing a lot of the good things you've discovered.
    Anyway enough talks of a sequel, you've got 99 days to become a rock star or I want my money back.

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  3. Great idea, I love the way you write and your thoughts quite often mirror my own sometimes (could it be a Kiwi chick in Sydney thing? :D)

    I think a book would be awesome and yes please keep blogging afterwards...I hope your friends are planning to mark the 366th Day 1st Drink with a party !

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  4. Please, please, please make it a book. I would love to have Day 366, not necessarily as literally the day after day 365 but as the title of a last chapter that reflects maybe a month down the track after you've reintroduced alcohol to your life.

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  5. All very useful and valuable thoughts people. Thanks! I particularly like the idea of a final chapter (healthypartygirl), because yes (Jamie) a whole blog about me boozing could be decidedly un-charming, or, if I found boozing no longer agreed with me, disappointingly short-lived. But again (Jamie), you're right. I've gone and gotten distracted again, so I'll shut up about books and second blogs and refocus AGAIN on the task at hand. Back to rock stardom it is...

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  6. I have loved reading your posts every day! Some days it's like I'm reading parts of my own life/emotions! So PLEASE keep it up after day 365 and a month after post would be fantastic, you can't just disappear on us ... & a book AMAZING idea - you've got talent girl! SO put it in a hard cover and go grab that mic!

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