When I was in my twenties we followed a band around. The guitarist, Eric, was a friend of my husbands’. They would practice in the room of a local amateur football club, and we’d go there to watch. Eric told me he’d written a song using my name. I was thrilled. Of all the songs… Continue reading Well, I didn’t see that coming!
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Oh, That’s Right, I’m Busy!
This blog began over seven years ago when I simply posted reviews for every book I read. However, it was when I joined Norns Triad Publications that I learnt how to do it properly. These days it’s a mixture of book reviews and articles. So instead of having a conversation in my head, I write… Continue reading Oh, That’s Right, I’m Busy!
Books and Crystals
Crystals are becoming more popular, but what do you know about them? Sahara Foley has a great series on the Norns Triad Publications bog where her passion for them really comes through. In my last post about crystals, I went over the four most common types. Today, I will be showing you the more uncommon… Continue reading Books and Crystals
Hot off the Press #4 April
News from Karen’s Writing Desk Each month end, I’ll send out my hot off the press news as if it were a newsletter. They are never complete without a few selected books from authors I’ve read and enjoyed. It’s been an exciting month as I’m working with my editor Julie, on my new release that… Continue reading Hot off the Press #4 April
Karen’s Korner
I’ve recently started to make Junk Journals. I didn’t understand exactly what they were at first, but after a lot of research on Youtube, I finally … Karen’s Korner
March 20th is World Flour Day
“The Flour World Museum founded World Flour Day on March 20th in 2019 to celebrate the global significance of flour in our daily lives.” https://… March 20th is World Flour Day
More Memories in Photographs
Isn’t this a great photo? I shared it from Darlene Foster’s blog where she shared family photos, that were really interesting to see. It made me think about the old and fascinating photographs I have in my possession, many with a little story attached to them. That will be a future post. Meanwhile, enjoy this.… Continue reading More Memories in Photographs
Ken Bruce, the Great Debate
I’m prompted to write this because of an article I read recently about the changes at Radio 2. Along with a great many others I, too will miss Ken Bruce. These days we hear more music on the station that sounds like Radio 1 - songs that are a cacophony of noise and screeches. I… Continue reading Ken Bruce, the Great Debate
A Reflecktion, On Gramm.ar (*cough* I Meant, ‘Grammar’), Plus a Quick Update (at the end.)
Another view on National Grammar Day, and she has a point. Who comes up with all these holidays? Seriously, it’s National Grammar Day. Of course, to all the editors out there, this is your day! For the rest … A Reflecktion, On Gramm.ar (*cough* I Meant, ‘Grammar’), Plus a Quick Update (at the end.)
#BooksForTheHoliday – National Grammar Day
March 4th was National Grammar Day, but what writer doesn’t love the good use of words. Follow me on Instagram National Grammar Day is a United States holiday, but it should be adopted everywhere. Who doesn’t love words? Words matter as … #BooksForTheHoliday – National Grammar Day
World of Stories 