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Talking with the experts…
It’s been 34 years since I was in a labour ward –not a problem for me until this week.
Writing about a birth was crucial to Book 3’s plot, I had no idea what to write, had to write it NOW and the internet stubbornly refused to give up what I needed. So I went for a walk on the beach (as you do) where I started chatting with the only other humans in sight -a woman and her daughter.
Yep. You guessed it… After a while I discovered that the daughter, Wendy, is an experienced midwife. Two hours and a thousand inane questions later I had everything I needed. She even gave me her contact details in case of more questions. Of course I ran back and whipped that chapter out with a flourish.
Thank you lovely Wendy for choosing the career you chose and for being on the beach at precisely the right moment.
Love, love, love the serendipity of being an author.
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What a lovely comment.XO
Thanks Maree… Glad you enjoyed it 🙂 xx
Fasinating how life leads down certain paths Good to hear book 3 on its way
This was an amazing experience Julie. And Wendy knew so much! Thanks for visiting 🙂
That beach can solve any problems!!
Ps. I remember holding Wendy when she was a tiny little baby herself. I was only a kid and felt very trusted to be allowed to hold tiny baby Wendy. Time flies right…
So so special to read this post Rachel. Wendy is a gorgeous young woman and I’m sure she was a beautiful baby as well. And now she’s helping others have their babies. Time flies indeed. Thanks for visiting 🙂