Moths are fascinating creatures, and we celebrate them in this last week of July. Click the image below to read my post on Norns Triad Publications
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What Are You Up To?
My Saturday looks like this: Pitch an Pace - currently Kit, the main character, sits with her hands tied in a cave, and opposite her is a killer wearing a scream mask. Last night I watched a YouTube video about making your own emellismemts out of scraps. I’m a big crafter and that excites me.… Continue reading What Are You Up To?
Birthdays of the Past
I recently wrote about Uncle Alan as I remembered the life he lived. Remembering A Life Lived Today, July 20th, is my maternal grandmother’s birthday. Nana was born in 1904. Although I remember her fondly, it’s something else that comes to mind when I think of her. Alzheimers. Research conducted shows that, in 2019, there… Continue reading Birthdays of the Past
Remembering a Life Lived
I have always had an uncanny memory for birthdays. I don’t know why I retain the information, I just do. I awoke this morning and saw it was July the 14th. Uncle Alan’s birthday. He passed away more than twenty years ago. When I first joined my husband’s family, it was here I met his… Continue reading Remembering a Life Lived
National Dog Month
If you follow me on Instagram, you’ll know I love dogs. I post mine regularly over there. I've had three dogs during my married life, and living with my parents, we always had them. So many different breeds, and many from rescue homes. Click on the image to find out more about Dog Month. Meggy,… Continue reading National Dog Month
Secrets Taken to the Grave
In 1988, a pub landlord killed a twenty two year old woman. He was caught not long after and sentenced to life in prison. He died this month, and never revealed where he buried her body. You can read about it here. This made me think of my grandfather, whom we called ‘Papa’. He was… Continue reading Secrets Taken to the Grave
Have You Ever Wondered What Comes After You Have Written Your Story?
Reblogged from Emma, the little bookworm. And she’s right. The actual story is the easy part. Once you’ve got that first draft finished, it’s on to the editing – and that’s where the fun begins…But what’s the process and where do you start? I….. There’s horrible truth in being an author, one which many won’t… Continue reading Have You Ever Wondered What Comes After You Have Written Your Story?
National Leon Day – Well, I Didn’t Know That!
This is really useful to me, and I didn’t know it was a thing. It will certainly be a thing from now on! Leon is simply Noel spelt backwards and it is exactly six months until Christmas. It’s a day for crafters to begin planning their Christmas makes. Recently I have been making birthday cards… Continue reading National Leon Day – Well, I Didn’t Know That!
Today is National Pink Day
Each year on June 23rd, National Pink Day colours the world in vibrant shades of pink and explores everything it represents. So, what do we know about Pink? Dianthus plumarius is a garden plant also known as the common pink, garden pink, or wild pink, or simply pink.Pink is the name of a female singer… Continue reading Today is National Pink Day
Opportunities For Writers
I have several free features on my blog aimed to highlight your book. Or, if you can spin a good tale, check out the 100 word story About a BookPen2Publish100 Word StoryStory time About a Book are simply questions about your book which will, hopefully tempt readers to buy it. Have a look at the… Continue reading Opportunities For Writers
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