Now that grant year has begun, I'm planning to document the process to some extent. I think it will be useful to myself, and also will come in handy at the end of the year, when I've got an acquittal to hand in.

About to start #skindeep, my new novel. 'Start' as in type words, some of which may actually survive 2 final draft. Wish me luck! #grantyear

I'm going to see how many words I can add to #skindeep in the next 30min. Pretty tired tonight. #grantyear #amwriting

Woohoo! Another 1000 words. #amwriting #skindeep #grantyear

@Cacotopos Re: #skindeep. Yeah, it may end up as a working title. I'll worry about that when (note the optimism) I find a publisher. :)

1,300 words. I love it when a plan comes together. #amwriting #skindeep #grantyear

Can anyone recommend a protective sigil someone might get tattooed on themselves if they feared harm #skindeep #research #witchcraft

Protective tattoos: http://bit.ly/i5KuiX #skindeep #research

Another thousand words. This is insanely rewarding. Hope I can keep up the momentum. #amwriting #skindeep #grantyear

Well, yesterday was my first official 'grant day' and, wow, what a difference a day makes.

Saw plenty of tattoos on show at Noosa/Noosaville. I take a good look at every design I see now.

@Cacotopos Re: spell tattoos. Yes, I did, thank you. Went for something of African origin. #skindeep

Live in Brisbane? Getting a tattoo? Can I come with? #research #skindeep #grantyear

@tiaramerchgirl I got an Australia Council grant to write a novel (#skindeep) and I'm keeping track of my year via #grantyear

Any Brisbane tattooists out there willing to take me to work for a day or two? (for a novel I'm writing) #research #skindeep #tattoo

Going to see some tattooing Monday night, thanks to a hook-up from @blackvalo. Go Twitter! #skindeep #grantyear

At Brisbane Square Library, writing and researching for #skindeep #grantyear

@blackvalo Yes. Davin seemed maybe slightly bemused by #skindeep's premise, but is willing to help me out.

Any GPs out there? What initial tests would you do if you suspected patient was having 'black outs'/short-term mem loss #research #skindeep

And then, would you refer them for CT scan? Refer them for counselling if exhibiting irrational behaviour? #research #skindeep

And what questions would you ask. Would you ask about dizziness, that kinda thing? #research #skindeep

Just hit 20k words. Which could be rougly 1/4 way through! #skindeep #grantyear