A Thank You

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A Thank You

January 23, 2012 by Rachael Hale - Freelance Writer

Hello again,

I know, it’s been a while and anyone kind enough to drop by over the past few months will have noticed the tumbleweed so it’s time to spill the beans.

Last January I posted a blog asking whether it was possible to write fiction and non-fiction and many of you kindly shared your opinions and tips on how to achieve a balance. Several of these have been adapted over the past year but fiction has increasingly taken a backseat and it hasn’t always been down to a lack of time.

Although it seems perfectly obvious now, it’s only in the last few months that I’ve realised I actually enjoy writing about my novel’s research more than the fiction writing itself -which is not a good position for any aspiring novelist! And what started out as a side trip into non-fiction blogging has, with the valued support of editors, increasingly turned into a day job. Non-fiction now fills my thoughts in a way that fiction never did and the more I delve into the history and lives of those around me the more excited I become, leading to what, quite frankly, can only be described as some distinctly nerdish behaviour.

So whilst I’m excited at the direction my writing has taken I have regretfully decided to archive this blog and would like to say a heartfelt thank you to those of you who have supported me through interview, comment, link or subscription and for the virtual and real life friendships I have made. All are greatly appreciated and, hopefully, many of you will stay with me as I move more fully into a freelance career.

You can keep in touch via my new website – http://www.rachaelhale.net and I hope that 2012 is everything that you wish it to be.

Best wishes

Rachael

Posted in Uncategorized | 7 Comments

7 Responses

on January 23, 2012 at 6:30 pm | Reply Rosemary Gemmell

Rachael – it’s been fascinating to hear you make this big decision. Just want to wish you many wonderful years of freelance writing. I still enjoy writing both fiction and articles but usually when I’m in very different moods for each. Look forward to seeing your new website.
on January 23, 2012 at 7:34 pm | Reply Rachael Hale - Freelance Writer

Thanks Rosemary, it initially felt like a huge decision but now I’m just looking forward to the adventure. And I’m so glad you didn’t decide to do the same as I wouldn’t have been able to enjoy ‘Dangerous Deceit’. I hope you have another regency coming soon!
on January 23, 2012 at 8:09 pm | Reply Jean Bull

Good Luck Rachael!
I’ve enjoyed your blogs, because I, too, love the research.
Very best wishes in all that you do,
Jean
on January 23, 2012 at 9:34 pm | Reply Jill

Enjoy your new found freedom into Research….look forward to visiting your new site…Jill
on January 23, 2012 at 11:41 pm | Reply George Allan

Good luck for the future Rachael. You must be very excited and you sound so enthusiastic about your freelance writing. I can’t wait to see the website. All the best.
George
on January 24, 2012 at 2:45 pm | Reply Angela Buckley

Hi Rach, I’ve really loved your blog posts. They have inspired me to write my own and to discover new places. All the very best for the next stage of your writing and I look forward to sharing more ideas, plans and writing with you in the future, Ange xx
- on January 24, 2012 at 7:51 pm | Reply Rachael Hale - Freelance Writer
  
  Hi Jill, Jean, Ange and George
  
  Thank you so much for your lovely comments. It’s great to see who is lurking out there and I appreciate you taking the time to wish me well. I hope all your projects are going well too and, George, long time no tweet but I really hope Shakespeare is living up to expectations and you’re keeping your eyes on the road!