I came across this and have to say I love them. The good ones give a real insight to a book. I’ve always been intrigued by book trailers. Some are horrible, others are top of the line. Almost like a trailer for a movie. They have actors … Book Trailers – Nay or Yay?
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National Child’s Day
Clink image for more information Celebrate this day by recognising your child’s ambitions and goals in life. Some children know exactly what they want to be and aim in that direction. As a child, I had no ambitions and no clue as to what I wanted to do in life. It wasn’t the done thing… Continue reading National Child’s Day
A Little Story for a Special Day by Adele Taylor Sandiford
This little badge and around 60,000 others very like it, were issued in 1945 to members of the Scout & Guide Association who carried out National Service in defence of the UK on the home front during the WW2. While the older members and leaders joined up to serve in the armed forces the younger… Continue reading A Little Story for a Special Day by Adele Taylor Sandiford
A One Star Star Review
I remember being devastated by my first one star review. It basically said the character was one dimensional and boring. This was true, I knew it wasn’t but it hurt. The book went on to over a dozen reviews. But I’ll never forgot how much that hurt. So this article by Stevie Turner resonated with… Continue reading A One Star Star Review
Remembering Ben-Hur
If like me you are of a certain age, mention Ben-Hur and you’ll immediately think of Charlton Heston. An image of him standing tall in a chariot comes to mind too. Lewis Wallace was born in 1827 and was a solider in the American Civil War. He was a lawyer and a diplomat and eventually… Continue reading Remembering Ben-Hur
Salute to Neil Gaiman, British Writer
Born this day, 10th November in 1960, Neil Gaiman, a British writer, has a long list of achievements and accolades. He’s written novels, comic books, graphic novels, nonfiction, audio theatre, and films. On Amazon there are over twenty books, all with colourful eye catch-catching covers. Take a look. Neil on Amazon Although I knew his… Continue reading Salute to Neil Gaiman, British Writer
Can you draw? Well Yes, I can now.
I've always wanted to draw, particularly using a pencil. Sadly, I didn't possess any natural talent. Not like brother who was gifted. I took to writing instead, where I could paint my pictures with words. In 2020 during lockdown, I came across an article which said You don't have to be born an artist, you… Continue reading Can you draw? Well Yes, I can now.
It’s going dark!
The last Saturday in October our clocks went back one hour. When I was younger it was always difficult to remember, but not anymore. Since we’ve all learnt that certain countries call the Autumn Fall, we can now align it with the seasons and thus making it easier to remember. Fall back and Spring forward… Continue reading It’s going dark!
We survived Halloween!
Listening to the radio this morning they were again talking about dressing up and parties. Every year it seems to get bigger. As a child, we didn’t celebrate it and neither did anyone else. Although my husband said he would go to his aunties and she would play dunking apples with them. My children didn’t… Continue reading We survived Halloween!
Halloween Stories
Growing up, I hated Halloween. I didn’t and still don’t like horror. But over the years, I’ve found I enjoy reading a spooky short story. I also like writing them. So in celebration I thought I would share the anthologies I’ve been a part of. The last one is a youth anthology, I don’t have… Continue reading Halloween Stories
World of Stories 