Bubbly splash and blog splash
My friend Rhoda Baxter is celebrating today – the best kind of celebration for an author – a new book. Some of us have a splash of champagne to celebrate ( yep,…
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I learn a new skill
It’s amazing where book research can lead you… and what new skills you can develop along the way. On my recent trip to Australia, I was in the beautiful Hunter Valley, checking…
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Deadline terror…
This week we are having a debate on deadlines over on the Take Five Authors blog. Last week Pam was talking about deadlines from an Indy author’s perspective. This week I’m looking…
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A most unusual transit
This week, I flew back to Australia and got reacquainted with one of my favourite travel destinations. No, I’m not talking about a beach resort, or a five star hotel or a…
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What I have been reading
I am really enjoying writing these posts. It’s great to look back and remember the books that I have enjoyed. I’ve been writing a new book during the last couple of months, so…
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Painting people
One a recent trip to Morocco, I decided it was time to give in to a long held desire – and get myself a tattoo… not a permanent tattoo of course. A…
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Changing direction
This week I can be found over on the Take Five Authors blog – where I am talking about leaving home, changing direction and new people and places. It’s all about books…
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An evening of romantic fiction
Fine spring evenings are wonderful. And they are even better when you can spend it in one of your favourite places. For me this week that was Cecil Court in the centre…
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A castle with the Ewww factor
When I first arrived in the UK, my fascination with history took me to more than a few ruined castles. It seems I still have not had my fill. Every one of…