Articles, Inspirational

Karen’s Chat – Stories of Things that Hardly Matter

I’ve always found true stories as fascinating as fictional ones. Sometimes even more so, simply because they are true. I’m sharing a little story that might only be interesting to me. I’m lucky that my husband buys me flowers every so often, and at the weekend he bought me these. But it is the vase… Continue reading Karen’s Chat – Stories of Things that Hardly Matter

Articles, Book

Hot off the Press #2

News from Karen’s Writing Desk Each month end, I’ll send out my hot off the press news as a newsletter. They are never complete without a few selected books from other authors. These will always be ones I’ve read and enjoyed. Since my last update, I have completed the first draft of A Hand to… Continue reading Hot off the Press #2

Book, Kindle Unlimited, Romance, series, Young Adult/Teen

Book Review – Chasing the Sunrise by H. A. Robinson

Where did I find it: on Facebook when the author posted the image below. What I liked: that the story was told by the main character, Tom. All the narrative was from his point of view. That mean we got to know exactly what he was thinking. What I found fascinating was the front Tom… Continue reading Book Review – Chasing the Sunrise by H. A. Robinson

Articles, Book

#Crystals101 – How to Identify Your Crystals

I’d never heard of this until recently when Sahara began posting about them. I was curious as what they were, and what fascination they hold. In this article Sahara explains her own love for them. You found your first piece of stone/crystal that you fell in love with.  Just had to pick it up or… Continue reading #Crystals101 – How to Identify Your Crystals

Poetry, shortstory

Totally Devoted

A little story I wrote in poetry form about obsessive love Sometimes at night I walk out lateAnd stop outside your garden gate.I know what they say is true,The things they say about you.They say you're outspoken and loudThat you’re always heard in a crowd,They say you’re not afraid of a fightAnd what you do… Continue reading Totally Devoted

Book

Free eBooks for Late February 2023

Who does like a free book to read? The post Free eBooks for Late February 2023 appeared first on J.M. NORTHUP. Free eBooks for Late February 2023

Book, Romance, Young Adult/Teen

Book Review – The Pebble Jar by H.A. Robinson

Where did I find it: on Facebook. I saw the image below and loved the covers. It made me want to read them. What I liked: the exploits of Abbi and Elliott. They had me laughing with them. They had a great relationship having been friends since they were small children. Then, as the story… Continue reading Book Review – The Pebble Jar by H.A. Robinson

Book, Crime, Mystery, Paranormal

The Killer on The Heath by Karen J. Mossman

A woman is dead, and another is missing. The only person who can save her is Cassie.With no clues and time running out, her brother, Detective …The Killer on The Heath by Karen J. Mossman

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Writing Personal Essays!

I came across this and had to share it. Personal Essays is ,something I did many years ago when the children were young. They were mainly about one event, a family holiday, or a visit to relatives. There aren’t many of these handwritten articles and in the past when I re-read them, the thing that… Continue reading Writing Personal Essays!

Articles, Book

Anglesey Books – featuring Four Mile Bridge

Anglesey is a small island just off the north Wales coast. It’s been my home for almost seven years. I love to read books based here and to walk in a…Anglesey Books – featuring Four Mile Bridge