Introduction

Hi. My name's Dr Zcat_abroad, and I'll be your companion for a while.  I've recently finished my PhD, graduated with a silly hat and all.  And now I'm trying to find a real job, and discovering that there's more to getting an academic job than simply finishing a thesis and being a good teacher.  You also have to publish!  


Now, I have all sorts of excuses for why I don't currently have multiple publications on my CV, but no-one is interested in that.  So, socks up time.  Time to get writing.  Follow me, if you will, as I attempt to improve my word-count and visibility.


Already in the pipe-line is one article, under review.


Step One is a paper to be delivered at the International Medieval Congress at Leeds - a goal I have been aiming for since I became a Medievalist, back when I started my MA.


Step Two and Three are two articles arising from my thesis, but requiring a bit of work.  They need to be done by September.


Step Four is a book proposal, which should be submitted by the end of October.


I have more plans ahead, but that's enough to be going on with for now.