Hey there, fellow adventurers of the written word! Welcome to my humble corner of the internet, where I shall hopefully amuse you with tales of my triumphs and trials and today, my tumble off my bicycle. Buckle up and strap on your…kneepads.
Picture this: It’s a sunny day, the birds are chirping, and you can’t wait to get out and explore your new territory. Your trusty bike comes out for a spin because there’s nothing quite like a ride down to the beach to fuel one’s creative thoughts.
Careering down the hill, the wind on my helmet, with a grin on my face.
Motorhome meets my bike lane… “Hey, this is my space, you moron,” I shout. I make a quick move onto the pavement but he still hits me. Front tyre up, back tyre skids in the sand…and off goes KK, a over t!
Did a great job on my knee and ended up with open reduction internal fixation surgery…lots of screws, plates, rods, and wires. But unfortunately, it hasn’t made me bionic! No more chasing white balls around the golf course or cycling for me. Snivel, snivel, snivel.
A treasured memory…
To add insult to injury, literally, I’ve had all this time on my hands but had no interest whatsoever in writing! Plenty of painkillers and lots of self-pity, but my new laptop gathered dust.
But as they say, every cloud has a silver lining (or in my case a load of silver plates and screws.)
They’ve rebuilt my leg but the doctor said I’d never walk again. No one tells me what I can and can’t do though… and now I’m back, though my mobility is limited, I can still get around.
Wakey, wakey. Here I am, a writer with a penchant for dramatic plot twists, and I’ve got one here on my doorstep. I found myself knee-deep (’scuse the pun) in a brand new book as unpredictable as the journey that inspired it.
So, dear readers, sometimes the best stories are the ones that catch you off guard. I’m hoping the adventure is worth the ride. Look out for details of my new book coming soon!
Karen Klyne 