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Exmoor to Seville – The Tourist Dilemma

Exmoor to Seville – The Tourist Dilemma

Oct 31, 2024

Off to Seville! I’m heading to Seville next week. My late father said it was the most beautiful city he’d ever seen, so it’s been on my...

Reader Power: The Importance of Book Reviews

Reader Power: The Importance of Book Reviews

Sep 26, 2024

Reader Power. It’s a thing. So if you want to see more of the books you like to read, learn the why, where, and how of posting reviews.

Writers, Readers, and Reviewers: My Inspirational Trinity

Writers, Readers, and Reviewers: My Inspirational Trinity

Jul 31, 2024

I find it hard to switch from introvert to extrovert as a writer. Find out how my inspirational trinity helps me code-switch.

A Tale of Two Children – And One Novel

A Tale of Two Children – And One Novel

May 29, 2024

If you spent a few decades putting down roots away from your birthplace, as I did, chances are good you planted your children in foreign...

From Soggy Exmoor to the Parthenon

From Soggy Exmoor to the Parthenon

Apr 30, 2024

Every conversation in the UK at the moment begins with a variation on, ‘Well, it’s still freezing cold and soaking wet, but here’s hoping...

What to Wear to the Airport: Freeze or Boil?

What to Wear to the Airport: Freeze or Boil?

Mar 28, 2024

When you travel between different climates, what to wear to the airport is a key issue. Do you freeze or boil?

Watson The Wonder Dog

Watson The Wonder Dog

Feb 29, 2024

It’s been a tough month for my furry bestie, Watson. He’s reaching that stage in a dog’s life where longevity is no longer the goal in his care. Comfort and cuddles are the focus. But still, it’s hard.

Am I Just Butterflying Through Life?

Am I Just Butterflying Through Life?

Jan 31, 2024

I’m trying to complete more writerly tasks this month. After all, I just invested in a sparkly new website (click here to visit it) so it...

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