Can you keep a secret? For the last few weeks, I’ve been sitting on this one, not saying anything to anyone. But now it’s ok to speak about it – the silence was up on April the eighth. So I had an email that I’ve been shortlisted for the Historical Romantic Novel Award category with …
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Concertina
I’ve never told anyone this story. It’s not the most pleasant or impressive story in which I feature, and I’m not proud of myself. I was young – that’s my only excuse. It begins with my dad in his arm chair shouting: ‘There’s a bloke at the front door for you. He looks like a …
And so this is Christmas…
It’s creeping up a bit quickly now, isn’t it? The 25th. How are you getting on? Tree up yet? Presents bought? Cards sent? (Do people still send cards through the post?) A friend of mine is way ahead in terms of planning for Christmas – his tree and decorations are always up on the twelfth …
Another poem from my writing group.
I've taken to writing poems to take to the writing group I am part of, Solitary Writers. The group is held once a month; they are some of the loveliest and most talented people who meet to share their ideas. I always feel inspired by their writing. They are a diverse group, some already published, …
A Laugh A Minute Diary From My Sickbed
On Friday, I had a lovely evening out with fourteen other people, friends, family. There was food, laughter, much hugging and kissing. On Saturday I went speed dating. With foreign language students. So not dating exactly. And definitely no hugging and kissing. On Sunday, I went to see my brother and his wife and we …
8:1 is the way to go.
8:1 is the way to go. Let me explain. So, the weather is a bit damp right now. The mornings are cold and the evenings seem to start before work finishes. Waking up and going home in the dark can be tiring. In December, people are often stressed about buying gifts, making preparations for family …
Chocolate Cake – plant-based, delicious, easy to make and (that word…) moist.
An old favourite when only chocolate and cake will do...
Being a vegan is sometimes the funniest thing.
On vegan food, and how much better it is now...
‘The Golden Oldies’ Book Club’ – written by Judy Leigh #BookReview @JudyLeighWriter @rararesources @BoldwoodBooks
Thanks so much for this lovely review. Vrolijk kerstfeest en een gelukkig nieuw jaar!! Judyx
Brittany Beaches and Beyond
My recent visit to Brittany - just for the inspiration...
That quintessence of dust 