A short, very short story by Paul White. Rather alluring and evocative, I think. It's been a while since I've shared a short story, if you have one, or seen one you think would be a good fit here, let me know using the contact form and then I can share it here. Search for… Continue reading Behind the Paint
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Christmas Time
The other day a blog post caughte my eye. It was about Christmas past, present and the furture. When I was a child we celebrated our Christmas as a big family. Stockings were hung at the end of the bed and in the morning there would be an apple, orange, a little toy and some… Continue reading Christmas Time
Traffic Delays!
I've lived in Anglesey in Wales for almost four years now. It isn't a big island and the first thing I noticed was how easy it was to travel around. The concept of leaving home and driving to a destination is a simple one. Yet for so many it isn't. Now I calculate my journey… Continue reading Traffic Delays!
What’s the difference between an Indie Author & an Indie Publisher?
It's often very hard to understand the differences between the different types of publishers. I was reading this article and I think Paul explains it really well. Even some of us Indie authors are not sure of all the terms, I wasn't. So this makes an interesting read. via What's the difference between an Indie… Continue reading What’s the difference between an Indie Author & an Indie Publisher?
A Bus Drive Never Forgotten
We've all travelled on a coach or bus in our youth when we were young and carefree. For me I remember a train ride where four of us went on a day trip to Alderley Edge, in Cheshire. A area where the 'Edge' provides magnificent views as well as a few interesting caves along the… Continue reading A Bus Drive Never Forgotten
Musings on a dark and stormy night
In the face of the hurricane heading toward Florida, John Guzzardo thinks about the grammar police. Something that is always on the tail of us writers. Enter Here
Musical Parade
I came across this post from Abbie's Corner all about rodeo's and carnivals. We used to have parades where I lived. Floats - decorated lorries carrying Rose Queens, or bands or charities. It was always fun. Often there would also be a brass band and I recalled one time I was with my mum and… Continue reading Musical Parade
Find Amanda by Karen J. Mossman
It it always lovely when someone blogs about one of your books. Finding Amanda is one of my favourite stories because missing people are intriguing, don’t you think?
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Description:
Eight years ago, after a series of family arguments, Mandy walked out and disappeared. For her family, it was devastating.
Changing her name to Amanda and moving to a different part of the country, she begins a new life working in a hotel. One evening a programme about missing people comes on the television. Her face fills the TV screen.
Everything Mandy had tried to forget returns with new clarity. Seeing the special bond families visiting her hotel have, she realises there is a hole in her heart where hers should be.
Will she have the courage to face the past and realise the misunderstanding was caused by her family’s unique situation?
Found! is a story of courage and hope and a bond that never breaks.
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Excerpt
That night, she woke in a cold sweat. Jamie tried to…
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Do Middle-Aged Woman Become Invisible? Guest interview Toni Kief — A Little Bit of Blake
These are two of my favourite writers! I couldn't reisist reblogging this absolutely great interview. In parts it made me laugh because Toni Kief is a great character, she often cheers me up with her posts, comments and writing. Julia Blake, is a very gifted writer and she has just started this new blog. Previously… Continue reading Do Middle-Aged Woman Become Invisible? Guest interview Toni Kief — A Little Bit of Blake
Coping with Father’s Day as a Single Parent
As time has gone on, Father's Day has become easier. I lost my dad in September of 2010. For a reason I can't explain, I don't want to put his face on Facebook as a memoriam with all the other 'remembering my dad' posts. However, I have talked about him on here, and in my… Continue reading Coping with Father’s Day as a Single Parent
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