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Hi everyone. Having recently got married (in Canada, see picture) and having just accepted an offer for our house, I need to take a break from blogging for the summer to reorganise life in the real world. When I return, … Continue reading →

Today I am delighted to introduce a new short story collection from two wonderfully talented (and somewhat quirky) writers – Nik Perring and Caroline Smailes. Having read both of their work in the past, I can tell you that this … Continue reading →

The first challenge from the spring platform-building campaign has arrived! Campaigners have been asked to write a short story of 200 words, beginning with “Shadows crept across the wall” and ending with “everything faded”. We should also include the word … Continue reading →

So a month of paying attention has come to an end and, once again, the river of stones has brought many good things to my life, courtesy of Fiona and Kaspa. Of course there were days when writing my small … Continue reading →

‘Tis the season for charity anthologies and this is the second post in a row that highlights an anthology, featuring a piece of my work, that is raising money for a fantastic cause. And this time I am one of … Continue reading →

In 2008, Stephanie Butland was diagnosed with breast cancer. Her response? Bah! to cancer. In a fantastic new book she shares the information and strategies that helped her through treatment and back to health, including the importance of finding the … Continue reading →