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Surely I can’t be the only one that’s left inspired by the daily musings of the rather wonderful Pauline McLynn?

As a journalist and fan, the blog belonging to the fine author and actress best known for playing the iconic Mrs Doyle in Father Ted is a must-read as she pens her thoughts via the (sometimes temperamental) internet - on life, love, work, her cats and himself (the husband) - an intriguing insight into a woman a lot of us Ted fans have grown up with.

As someone longing to scrape together some sort of book; Pauline’s quest to write yet another tale is a fascinating journey to follow. She has been frantically working on her next book - a journey interrupted by the odd bit of TV work, globe trotting, birthday parties and funerals. Not to mention, some sort of building work in the house.

For months she has updated her readers on the book’s progress and like I said, for me and those working and hoping on the completion of a book - it’s inspirational. Learning of course, that the best thing to do is just knuckle down and get on with it. Oh, and the ability to be able to actually, er, write.

On reading Pauline’s blog I can’t help thinking I’m intruding on her diary entires, though. The only thing missing from the posts are doctor and hair appointment reminders and little stick men and women scribbles in the corner. But no… I must put my conscious aside and read on - I’ve got a book to write and the wisdom of a fine writer to take heed from.

Thank you Pauline for sharing your story of ambition and drive, setting goals, reaching targets and just doing it. ‘Cos I intend to do all of the above. Now all I need is a publishing deal.

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