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Three Days at Kearney, Chapter 1
I loved the first installment of this story. Maybe you will love it too and give the author, Doug Lafuse, a message.
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A SHORT STORY ESPECIALLY FOR YOU.
After reading this short story, you may wish to take a peek at my book YOUR LAST BREATH as the novel was inspired by this story. Please read on… A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A BLOGGER Spotting an interesting … Continue reading
National Trust Visit
After almost two years of staying home, we are finally venturing out. This lovely summer was too strong a temptation to resist despite many people still contracting covid. Well, we reasoned, National Trust gardens are outdoor spaces. We should be … Continue reading
Another View of Wigan to Compare With Orwell’s
Heard of ‘The Road TO Wigan Pier’ by George Orwell, a social study of the north west town of Wigan? Now you can read ‘The Road FROM Wigan Pier’; a true story of one woman’s life in that same town. … Continue reading
Ex Libris Legatum
Originally posted on Electric Eclectic's Blog:
I first published this post, or a version of it, back in 2015 on my blog, ‘Ramblings from a Writers Mind‘. I share it here today because… well, read on, it is self-elucidating.…
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My View of the Pandemic and Unemployment
As I’ve just turned 75, and my husband is also in his 70s with serious health issues, we are just two of the many elderly and vulnerable people who feel we have to self isolate to protect ourselves. In consequence, … Continue reading
Author Interview: Michael Bronte
Originally posted on Katalin Patnaik Author Page:
Michael Bronte is the author of nine crime fiction thrillers – all available to buy here. His protagonists are everyday heroes and his stories could happen to anyone; exploring how these ordinary people…
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November Electric Press is now live…
Great free magazine for readers.
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A Tea Break with Mrs B: Ellen Read
Originally posted on Mrs B's Book Reviews:
It is a pleasure to warmly welcome Ellen Read to my blog, Mrs B’s Book Reviews for A Tea Break with Mrs B, a short form author interview series. To help celebrate the release of The…
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Love Ever After, Crossing Serbia by Karen J. Mossman
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Amazon & kindle unlimited As I am reviewing all the stories in this anthology, I can’t review mine, so instead, I will tell you little bit about it, and where it came from. The…
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Quirky Front Doors
Originally posted on inpursuitofadream.com:
I’ve had a ‘thing’ for pretty front doors for a long time. It all started when I realised that we had actually been living in the house of my dreams for a few years and…
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Long Forgotten Songs and VE Celebrations
VE Day Celebrations With today’s problems, people are celebrating in a quiet way. How about playing some wartime songs to get you in the mood for celebrating this momentous event. Do you know what your parents’ favourite wartime song was? … Continue reading
Beat Isolation Boredom With the Wildlife Trust’s Live Cams
Although I’m self isolating and have been since 10th March, I’m lucky enough to have both a front and a back garden. They are only small, but they give my husband and I the opportunity to take in some fresh … Continue reading
A Valentine’s Day Poem
Today is Valentine’s Day so here’s a little poem to celebrate it. Not everybody is naturally romantic. Yet, relationships can be loving and fulfilling regardless of that fact. Don’t confuse romance with real love. Despite not being particularly romantic in … Continue reading
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See what youngsters in my local community get up to. I’m proud of you!
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Why My Books are Never Free!
Recently, I received a message on social media from a cheeky individual asking me how much I’d pay her to read one of my books. Really? Would this same person approach a shopkeeper and ask him how much he’d pay … Continue reading
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