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A Spring… #garden #colour#selfisolation

Posted on Mar 24, 2020 by

This whole living indoors shtick was never going to work for me, given my rather lovely plot so a lot of time has been allocated to making the garden the best it can be. So here are some March images… … Continue reading →

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That Knock #carrotranch #99words

Posted on Feb 2, 2020 by

Jem hated his left foot. Clubbed, they called it. ‘It’s okay, son,’ they said. ‘You’re useful. Post has got to be delivered.’ He’d got at white feather, too, from the woman he’d given the telegram to. ‘We’re sorry to inform … Continue reading →

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The History Of Fairy Tales

Posted on Feb 28, 2019 by

Fairy tales often stem from real life. Jack and his bean stalk, for instance, has its roots in the battle between Prince Savipattugak and his brother, Giantanaparan.  ‘Gak’ raised an army to defeat Giantanaparan’s forces but the cost was borne … Continue reading →

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Life in a Conversation And A Bit About Me

Posted on Feb 18, 2019 by

I have revealed a bit about what makes me write over at PJ’s blog. You might like to visit and see if it resonates. Oh, and I have a book coming out. Didn’t I say? via Life in a Conversation

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Nano – What To Do About That Urge: Six Lessons #nanowrimo #writing

Posted on Nov 7, 2018 by

(the images are from my garden; I cannot believe the colour that has extended into November) National Novel Writing Month is an exercise in many things: patience, persistence, imagination, robust typing skills. To arrive at November 30th with 50,000 words tucked away is … Continue reading →

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Planning Ahead #writephoto

Posted on May 28, 2018 by

Sue’s prompt for #writephoto this week is  ‘Can I bring the meeting to order?’ The Lord Chamberlain, Rodney Putupon straightened his papers and cast a jaundiced eye around the table. No one met his gaze. They wouldn’t, of course. The … Continue reading →

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Choosing Isn’t Easy

Posted on May 5, 2018 by

I hosted a small writers’ retreat this weekend gone. Each of us was at a different stage in production of our latest work. In my case I’ve been editing the sequel to my first book. That edit finished on Sunday … Continue reading →

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