Audrey Davis | Updates Audrey Davis Sun, 19 Apr 2026 09:06:29 +0000 Sun, 19 Apr 2026 09:06:29 +0000 https://audreydavisauthor.com en https://audreydavisauthor.com/blog/twisting-the-plot-by-the-pool-can-t-believe-it-s-already-day-3-of-my Audrey Davis https://audreydavisauthor.com/blog/twisting-the-plot-by-the-pool-can-t-believe-it-s-already-day-3-of-my Blog Sat, 5 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000 Blog post. <![CDATA[ <p>Can't believe it's already Day 3 of my writing retreat at the glorious Chez Castillon in Bordeaux. After a grey and drizzly start, the sun has put its hat on, I'm wearing shorts and just enjoyed a gin and tonic with new writing buddies.</p><p>Even better, I've written just shy of 2K words, and — thanks to the amazing author host Jo Thomas — I've found exactly the hook I need to drive book 8 forward. A bit of juggling around to do, but I hope to leave at the end with several more chapters in the bag and a clear direction.</p><p>I will also undoubtedly leave a few kilos heavier, as the food (and wine) are both delicious and copious. I haven't ventured into the pool yet, but I plan to take the plunge tomorrow. </p><p>I'm currently sitting by the pool, listening to the clank of cutlery and taking notes on all my characters so that they don't suddenly change name/hair colour/age halfway through the book…</p><p>I'm sharing a photo of lunch today, which included yummy sardines, crusty bread, salad and cheeses. And a cheeky glass of rose. Truly a little slice of writing heaven.<figure data-trix-attachment='{"contentType":"image/jpeg","filename":"iiax0o5awyiw63blm2bkjlho58fd","filesize":2989754,"height":800,"url":"https://res.cloudinary.com/wellfleet/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,c_limit,w_600/iiax0o5awyiw63blm2bkjlho58fd","width":600}' data-trix-content-type="image/jpeg" data-trix-attributes='{"presentation":"gallery"}' class="attachment attachment--preview"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/wellfleet/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,c_limit,w_600/iiax0o5awyiw63blm2bkjlho58fd" width="600" height="800"><figcaption class="attachment__caption"> </figcaption></figure></p> ]]> https://audreydavisauthor.com/blog/bordeaux-here-i-come-in-a-few-days-i-ll-be-heading-back-to-my-happy Audrey Davis https://audreydavisauthor.com/blog/bordeaux-here-i-come-in-a-few-days-i-ll-be-heading-back-to-my-happy Blog Sat, 29 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000 Blog post. <![CDATA[ <p>In a few days I'll be heading back to my 'happy place', a fabulous writing retreat in Bordeaux. This will be my third time, and I'm so looking forward to sunshine, delicious food and wine, and — of course — writing lots of words.</p><p>I finally managed to finish and edit Book 7 which has taken far longer than I would have liked. I've put it aside for now, and will focus on Books 8, 9 and 10 (she said optimistically) which will form a linked trilogy. I've already drafted out the opening chapters of the first one, and have lots of ideas where it might go.</p><p>This is my first blog on my new author website. I hope to write some posts during my time in France, and hopefully some photos too.</p><p>Wishing you all a lovely weekend whatever you're up to. Until the next time…</p><p><br></p> ]]>