Monica Allen

Writer, lover of travel and new ideas. Working on my first novel. Trying to ignore other plot lines and characters competing for attention in my head.

[Monica Allen @moni_allen]

I had an epiphany in the bookstore today. Yes I am buying a book to add to my TBR pile but just as importantly, (here’s the epiphany) I am buying the illusion that I will find time to read said book!

[Monica Allen @moni_allen]

Easter cookies ready for tomorrow’s sugar overload!

[Monica Allen @moni_allen]

@writermoss Writing by hand opens my mind in such different directions. I’m far less hard on myself on paper than on a screen. Enjoy!

[Monica Allen @moni_allen]

Is it morbid that I’m writing a murder scene at a theme park while being at a theme park?

[Monica Allen @moni_allen]

Hand writing scenes while the kids go crazy at Adventure World. #amwriting #everyspareminute

[Cynthia Nixon @CynthiaNixon]

“When I announced yesterday that I’m running for gov, one of Cuomo’s top surrogates dismissed me as an “unqualified lesbian.” It’s true that I never received my certificate from the Department of Lesbian Affairs, though in my defense there’s a lot of paperwork required.” 🤷‍♀️

[Monica Allen @moni_allen]

@louisejallan @AllenAndUnwin Oh how exciting!

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@jennybent Once is enough, surely.

[Monica Allen @moni_allen]

I wrote my first horror scene today. Freaked myself out a bit. I’m more twisted than I realised.

[Monica Allen @moni_allen]

@writermoss I know! And buckets of reading!

[Monica Allen @moni_allen]

I am now officially a student again. Loved the first week. Masters of Creative Writing. So excited!

[Monica Allen @moni_allen]

@DervlaMcTiernan Congratulations Dervla! I’m not surprised at all. It’s a great book!

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@writermoss Alternate reality? My bike is still sitting on the trainer. Gathering dust.

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@DervlaMcTiernan Dymocks at Garden City Booragoon They also had your fabulous book in the ‘Things we like’ section with a blurb about why they like it.

[Monica Allen @moni_allen]

I went to my local Dymocks to buy this masterpiece. The guy behind the counter raved long and loud about it. Read the whole book in one sitting! He’s anxiously awaiting the poster for the window.
Congrats @DervlaMcTiernan! I felt like a winner just for buying it!

[Monica Allen @moni_allen]

@DervlaMcTiernan I’m so looking forward to reading it!

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@PuccaNoodles Teacher to 10 year old me:
“It’s a shame you’re not a clever as your (younger) sister “
30 years later I still remember that. Vividly.

[Monica Allen @moni_allen]

Finally sitting down with a WIP thats been sulking for a few months while I’ve been paying attention to other stories. #amwriting

[Monica Allen @moni_allen]

@slamup The title of my new book will be “Petty power trip fuelled by insecurity “

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@writermoss Love dream jokes. That’s hilarious. Makes absolutely no sense. Military personnel wouldn’t contain enough vitamin A or retinol to improve your eyesight!