I am about to become an independent author again as Norns Triad Publications is closing down. This is giving me an opportunity to revamp some of my books. The Killer on the Heath is getting a small rewrite at the beginning of the book. It was published in 2021, and as this article says, you… Continue reading Reblogged – Pigeonholes, Labelling and loose Ends.
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#Cardmaking
Here are a couple greeting cards I made which took me a lot longer to make than usual. The reason is that I bought some decoupage papers on Vinted. It wasn’t until they arrived I realised there were on shiny paper and not the press out cardboard I’d used previously. With these I had to… Continue reading #Cardmaking
Karen’s Chat – A Walk Through Google Earth
Prolific crime writer, Conrad Jones researches the area he sets his novels in using Google Earth. This really is a great resource for looking up anything. When Ilfracombe, a seaside town in Devon, was mentioned on television, I remembered holidaying there as a teenager with my family. It prompted me to take a trip down… Continue reading Karen’s Chat – A Walk Through Google Earth
# Reblogged – PJsCrystalBliss New Arrivals – Celeste Geodes
Not only is Celestite a pretty blue color, but it’s very calming and soothing for the soul. It helps to eliminate negativity from your life and … PJsCrystalBliss New Arrivals – Celeste Geodes If you enjoy crystals, then pop over to Sahara’s blog, she has a great post about this.
#Card-Making
I really enjoy making greeting cards especially when I have the to tools. I enjoy decoupage the most. The results are spectacular. I have a friend who is very imaginative and give her some coloured card and she can create something beautiful. I’m not that creative, so with help of card making templates, I can… Continue reading #Card-Making
Karen’s Chat – Social Media – Real Life v A Virtual One
I joined Facebook in 2007, and it was a wondrous place, enabling me to connect with my family and friends who don’t live nearby. This brought us together, because we could see what was going on in each other’s lives. Without that connection, we would have lost touch, just as extended families of the past… Continue reading Karen’s Chat – Social Media – Real Life v A Virtual One
Karen’s Chat – Day Dreaming
Does anyone do this any more? Think about it. How often do you stare into space and let your thoughts drift? My guess, for the majority of people, the answer will be rarely. I also surmise it’s not something you’ve given any thought. The reason why people don’t indulge in this kind of mindfulness any… Continue reading Karen’s Chat – Day Dreaming
Reblogged – Be A Patron, Like Patreon
I haven’t subscribed to Patron but I know people who have accounts subscribers. What do they post and what is the cost? I expected it to be extremely cheap, a couple of pounds maybe. I saw one that I did think about subscribing to, but it was too expensive. What would you expect to pay?… Continue reading Reblogged – Be A Patron, Like Patreon
#JunkJournals
From this February, I shall be adding more content to my blog with things I do besides writing. I’ve already posted about my cross stitch disaster and I’ve told you about my new book release. So now I want to introduce you to journals. So what are junk journals? I hear you ask. It is… Continue reading #JunkJournals
I love a Funny Story!
Sometimes we hear a tale that really tickles us. A few weeks ago I heard the TV celebrity Graham Norton being interviewed on the radio. It was a fascinating conversation because he is also a writer. I read one of his books a few years ago and enjoyed it. He does a lot of research… Continue reading I love a Funny Story!
World of Stories 