17 March 2009
This is the TwitterSheep cloud for all my followers on Twitter. Predictable much?!
posted by Gemma at 09:26 | 3 comments
16 March 2009
Not content with the frighteningly unfinished novel, the pet project in the pipelines and many hours spent in front of the TV with the boyfriend watching Mad Men, Dollhouse and Castle (oh my God, Castle) I've taken on yet more Very Important Work.

Firstly, I'm doing some work for Yell.com's 'Sort Your Life Out' blog with my colleague Kelly. We're the resident fashion experts (natch) helping people sort out their wardrobes and get ready for the new season in style.

And then there's the very exciting Domestic Sluttery. This one is purely a labour of love. Sadly I can't take credit for the amazing name, the idea or even the blog itself. It's all the brainchild of the fabulous Sian (with design by the equally fabulous Robyn). I first heard about it when I first met Sian at a Qype event. It was at the height of my home decor obsession (ie. when I moved into my flat) and I loved her idea for a domestic blog for people who don't have time to actually be domestic. It's basically about cupcakes, Cath Kidston, cocktails and overpriced glassware. Perfect! As we as Sian, Robyn and me, there are two other wondeful writers, Jess (aka Digressica) and Jane, all of whom I'm very excited about going for celebratory cocktails with tomorrow.

Any excuse, eh?
posted by Gemma at 15:45 | 0 comments
09 March 2009
From June, I'll be going part-time at Shiny Media, and I'm really looking forward to the possibility of doing other things.

But I can't pretend I'm not as scared as I am excited about what might happen in the next few months.

I've been working on Catwalk Queen (in some shape or form) since 2001. It's my baby, and I created it from the ground up, which goes some way to explaining why I'm not one of those twentysomethings who job hops every five minutes.

But working for five years at the same company is a long time when you're young, and things have to change eventually.

What I'll do with the extra time remains to be seen. I have my novel to finish, I have a pet project in the pipelines that may eventually become something worthwhile, but beyond that, who knows.

I know the freelance pool is already full of amazing writers, some of whom I've had the pleasure of working with during my time at Shiny. But hopefully there is room for one more fashionista, beauty buff, celebrity fiend and web geek.

If you hear of anyone looking for someone like me, do let me know!
posted by Gemma at 06:26 | 0 comments