Comments on: Fear of flying.

By: margaret

margaret — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 13:05:22 +0000

Reading this post after the one that tells of your trip, I’m reminded of my many flights to the West Coast, each more dreaded than the last – and how wonderful it is to get there … and even more wonderful to get back home each time. All the best for your next voyage!

By: Christina

Christina — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 07:45:18 +0000

What a stunningly inspiring place to write! If I’m writing a story or a poem, I much prefer to write with pen or pencil in hand too.

I’ve just ordered two copies of ‘East of the Sun, West of the Moon” from Anna at Solva, for my girls…though I suspect that I will be at least as excited, if not more, when they arrive! I asked for a special dedication, hope that’s OK.

Have a wonderful trip!

Christina

By: Alison Chandler

Alison Chandler — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 12:43:37 +0000

I shall never leave home again without my newt brush.

Exquisitely poignant detail about Dylan Thomas. I’ve missed that at the DT Centre – incidentally a place my two young boys (9 and nearly 7) will happily pop on the headphones and listen to recordings of Thomas’s poems and Under Milk Wood…

Thanks again for the richness of your blog – I always look forward to opening a post. Have a great trip (love the van, btw!)

By: Georgia

Georgia — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 23:37:07 +0000

Have a great trip, loved reading your lists. (newt!). I used to write many lists, mainly on the backs of old envelopes but these days I tend to make them in my head. Sure that will change as I get older!
Loved the Manda Scott Boudica books. Hope you enjoy too.
Have the kittens’ names changed? Just curious.

By: Kerry

Kerry — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 23:13:47 +0000

I love reading your blogs they take me away from my world of accounts, cooking and the general hectic life that comes with being a mother of 2 (3 if u include my husband) have a safe and wonderful journey and I’m sure you will enjoy the magical and talented delights of robin hobb

By: Tammie

Tammie — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 21:11:01 +0000

how wonderful that you have had such a full life as a writer and illustrator.
i wish you a wonderful and safe trip to the USA, good weather once you get here. I wish i lived in that area so that i could show you around…. I am in the NW, but not far west.

wishing you the best with your new book!

By: sandy snowden

sandy snowden — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 20:41:16 +0000

All the best Jackie. Thinking good thoughts for you.
Sandy in Bracknell

By: marilyn ritter

marilyn ritter — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 19:47:01 +0000

Have a happy, safe, fun, productive, enjoyable, did I say fun, fun, fun trip! It will be an adventure of the first order and you will come home with lots of ideas. Waiting to hear all about it!!!

By: Della Marinis

Della Marinis — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 19:35:35 +0000

I often look at your blog via Google Reader and see your posts fly by on Facebook, but don’t think I’ve ever managed to comment. I’m moved now because you mention you don’t like flying and nor do I, but must once in a while do it since I live in Berlin and come from the States and have friends and family in different countries everywhere (very bad planning on my part). Take care and try to transcend the whole experience, maybe have a shot or two of gin before boarding. Of course, this last strategy is tricky to maintain on such a long haul to Seattle, but all will be fine. If anything you’ll pass out from boredom All the best and good luck on the promotion of your new, lovely book.