By Karen J Mossman Some people are irritated by the sound of a ticking clock and others are comforted by it. I used to be the former, but now I am the latter. Everyone takes clocks for granted, but for most people, their lives are governed by them. Time to get up, get out, get… Continue reading A Ticking Clock
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Other People’s Children
Growing up, I saw a lot of my Auntie Mavis and Uncle Pat. They lived in the Welsh border town of Oswestry, and we lived in the big city of Manchester. Mavis is my mother’s sister and always lived close to her parents, so as children, we made the seventy-plus mile journey regularly to visit… Continue reading Other People’s Children
What’s in a Name?
“Why was I called Karen?” I asked my dad one day. He told me it was Danish for Kathleen, the name of my mum. When I looked it up, it was very loosely based on it along with several other names. As the years went by, I noticed there were no songs declaring their love for… Continue reading What’s in a Name?
National Farriers Day
The 2nd of July is National Farrier’s Day. It is to encourage horse lovers, riders, and trainers so say thanks to specialists in the equine world. This had me thinking about how as a youngster I loved horses. Watching Cowboy and Indian films in the sixties meant I could see them galloping across the plains… Continue reading National Farriers Day
Our Newsletter
GREAT DEALS & FUN READS! The JULY 2020 NEWSLETTER features: Book reviews by J.M. Northup, Sahara Foley, Karen J. Mossman, Theresa Hulongbayan, and James J. Cudney FREE and 99¢ eBook Promotions in multiple genres Author interview with Robert J. Sawyer and Joyita Basak Find Pre-Orders, new releases, and J.M. Northup's Did You Know? blog series Check out our new features Julie's Jewels, Marnie's Musings, Sahara's Saviors, and Kazz's Korner… Continue reading Our Newsletter
The Chicken Farm
by Jane Finch A few years ago I decided I would like to keep chickens. However, instead of buying pedigree chickens, I rescued some from a battery farm. I had seen pictures of them kept in small cages, never seeing the light of day, never feeling the sun on their backs, and never feeling the… Continue reading The Chicken Farm
My Dogs
These two are Tilly, the Yorkie aged two and a half, and Meggy, the King Charles Cavalier spaniel, aged about eight. We got Tilly from an advert online, and Meggy came from a rescue centre having been saved from a puppy farm. Here in Anglesey we are surrounded by beaches. Both dogs taught themselves to… Continue reading My Dogs
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The Mystery of Missing People
by Karen J Mossman Like many people, I enjoy a good mystery. Stories where you need to know what happens next. Tales that pique your curiosity, and keep you turning the page to get to the end. Over the years, I’ve found missing people intriguing. Why did they disappear in the first place? Was it… Continue reading The Mystery of Missing People
Report from the Home Front
By Karen J Mossman I live in Anglesey in North Wales and it's a popular tourist place. As we are an island there are many beautiful beaches. As the new season began the holiday makers returned. My daughter moved here in January from Stockport, near Manchester. Their farmhouse has a self contained flat, and on the… Continue reading Report from the Home Front
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