What's Next You Ask?
By Val
@valmnz (17095)
New Zealand
December 18, 2016 11:30pm CST
Firstly, thank you all for your support and kind words re my completion of the second, and hopefully, final draft of my book. Yes, it has been a long journey, but most rewarding.
Quite a few people have asked, what next? Those of you who have come to know me well over the years know I won't be content with not setting myself a challenge. In fact, my personal motto is, 'I'd rather wear out than rust out'. So yes, there is a next project in the pipeline.
First of all, before 1 May next year I have committed to writing a 4000 word article about the baths for the local journal of history, due to be submitted by 1 May. After that I'll be pursuing another research topic that appeals to me, to be completed by 1 May 2018.
So, there's plenty of fun ahead to keep me out of mischief. Meanwhile, the next couple of weeks will find me simply chilling out, enjoying the New Zealand summer and time with family and friends.
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@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
19 Dec 16
deff enjoy that break before plunging in again
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@valmnz (17095)
• New Zealand
19 Dec 16
@Jessicalynnt omg it's too early in the morning! I hadn't even noticed it. Well done you!!! It is about 7.30 Tuesday morning herre.
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@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
19 Dec 16
@valmnz hehehe, like my swimming pun?
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@celticeagle (189927)
• Boise, Idaho
19 Dec 16
You give yourself plenty of time to do the research too. That is great.
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@celticeagle (189927)
• Boise, Idaho
20 Dec 16
@valmnz .....Yes, and I can understand that.
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@BelleStarr (61463)
• United States
20 Dec 16
You are very committed to your writing and that is admirable. I don't have what it takes at this point to write a book, articles are about as much writing as I want to do though I did 16 this month which at in excess of 500 words each us quite a lot!! Enjoy your summer Christmas lol
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@BelleStarr (61463)
• United States
21 Dec 16
@valmnz It does sound like it and that is what writing should be.
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@allknowing (153529)
• India
20 Dec 16
I wish you passed on that enthusiasm to write on to me as I have ideas but I am scared I will rust than wear out (lol)
@silvermist (19701)
• India
19 Dec 16
@valmnz That is good news,that as planned your book will be ready next year.Those are beautiful flowers in the photo.
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@valmnz (17095)
• New Zealand
19 Dec 16
It pays nothing as far as I know! All for the love of local history. The editor of the local Journal of history approached me after a recent presentation I gave at local history week. It seems I am now considered the local expert on early swimming in our city.
@vickyrose (2236)
• Cooma, Australia
20 Dec 16
That will certainly keep you out of mischief. You've dowel in your accomplishment. Wishing you a Merry Christmas, Val.
















