As well as the usual Wednesday update with Tami's Amis, I'm joining Ginny's Yarn Along today. This is something I usually follow (and have taken recommendations from) but as I've been reading the first four (huge) books in George R.R. Martin's Song of Ice and Fire series for an eternity I don't usually join in. Having finished the fourth book last night - WOW! - and with just one remaining, it's time for a break to read something I'm rather excited about.
Taking a break! |
When D was my 'new boyfriend' and he introduced me to his friends over a decade ago, there was one he described as being intelligent, an amazing writer, and an all-round good bloke. That friend was Dean Crawford, known to us as "Deano". This month Deano's first book - Covenant - was published in the UK after already being launched to rave reviews in Australia, USA and Canada. After only days of sales, Covenant hit the number 1 spot in the Bookseller Fiction Heatseeker chart (for rising stars) and was number 26 in The Sunday Times Bestseller paperback chart (despite all the celebrities and well-established writers having books out for Christmas) quite an accomplishment for a debut thriller! I really couldn't be happier for Deano who worked so hard to turn this dream into a reality - he is currently very busy with the next two books in the series (but took time to pop to the pub to celebrate our friend's birthday last Saturday - because he really is a very nice bloke!).
I started Covenant last night - on my Kindle, but the paperback makes a better picture - and the first few chapters have me intrigued. I can totally see why there are comparisons with Michael Crichton, whose books I also like, and can't wait to curl up with it again tonight. If you'd like to read more about Deano, he has a Facebook page, a blog and an official website.
And so onto the knitting. You can see I'm just past the elbow on the first sleeve of Chele, which is constructed in one piece from one wrist to the other.The pattern uses a yarn with drape, but I'm making a thicker and hence more structured version for winter with 100% wool - it's positively architectural and reminds me a little of Katwise sweaters - thoughts of a multicoloured version have already entered my head. I love this sleeve actually, it has a kind of concertina effect when it's not pinned down - I only hope the body works out as well. I'll see how it goes, but I may try switching to slightly bigger needles for the body section so it's not as dense as the sleeves.
And that's all I'm working on this week, although I already posted yesterday that I am itching to get back to the Hexipuffs, and there are numerous other projects around the place needing some attention. For now though, I have an appointment with some glitter, glue, and a cheeky two year old! Have a great day. xxxx
Edit: A couple of people have now asked about the skin on my Kindle - it's a Gelaskin from Amazon, and there are lots of other designs too :)
Edit: A couple of people have now asked about the skin on my Kindle - it's a Gelaskin from Amazon, and there are lots of other designs too :)