As well as being a blogger, I am also an author. Sometimes that fact gets lost amongst the blog posts. So this is the first of a regular update on what I'm working on, and where I'll share snippets and exclusives. Last year, I left Crimson Cloak Publishing and joined Norns Triad Publications. All my… Continue reading News Update
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I am a Failure! (Bookwise, that is)
I’ve been struggling to read of late. It’s more about being spoilt for choice, and my mood. I can’t explain the latter, but put it down to the pressure of lockdown and how I have much more time to fill. I’ve always hated having too much choice. I go to a supermarket knowing I want… Continue reading I am a Failure! (Bookwise, that is)
Well! I didn’t know that…
In January 2020, I decided I would teach myself to draw. YouTube was a good resource, but I found books more helpful. As the months and weeks went on I did improve. For Christmas, I was given a light box and this helped me draw more of a likeness as I enjoyed doing portraits. However,… Continue reading Well! I didn’t know that…
Are You on Instagram?
I manage two Instagram accounts. One is this and called Magic of Stories and the other is for Norn Triad Publications, which I am a part of.Although I like pictures, I didn't quite understand how Instagram can work for me as a business, until I came across this book. Not only did it give me… Continue reading Are You on Instagram?
Some Writing Is Music To Our Ears!
FOLK MUSIC ICON NOMINATED FOR LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD It is 1 am on Saturday August 16th, 1969 and Melanie Safka, a folk singer at the tender age of 22 years old moves herself onto the stage at the Woodstock Music Festival to perform songs echoing love, beauty and freedom. Following a one-hour performance by Ravi Shankar,… Continue reading Some Writing Is Music To Our Ears!
World Breast Pumping Day
Yes, really. January 27th has been designated to it. Well, there's a thing. I've never heard of it, have you? World Breast Pumping Day was created to acknowledge the time, effort, and dedication that pumping breastmilk requires. The day dedicated to breast pumping mums is observed each year on January 27th. Pregnant women will need… Continue reading World Breast Pumping Day
February is Birthday Month – almost everyday!
I am not very good at remembering what I had for dinner last week and I am utterly hopeless at maths and sometimes forget a name.The one thing I don't forget is birthdays and anniversaries. When I was in my late teens I bought a small birthday book and thought how good it would be… Continue reading February is Birthday Month – almost everyday!
World Leprosy Day
31st January is World Leprosy Day. World Leprosy Day seeks to increase public awareness of leprosy, a chronic infectious skin disease. The day also helps to debunk common myths associated with leprosy. You can read more about it here. As soon as I saw the day it reminded me of a school project I did… Continue reading World Leprosy Day
January is National Hot Tea Month
Bitter cold January days call for nothing less than a long bath, candles lit, and cup after cup of hot tea to warm you up from the inside out. A hot, steamy cup of tea is perfect for any time of the day. Happy National Hot Tea Month, do yourself a favour and enjoy tea… Continue reading January is National Hot Tea Month
Happy Holidays To All!
I have learned in life that people enjoy getting their panties in a bunch, especially over stupid things. I have, also, come to understand that when …Happy Holidays To All!
