Auckland Writers Festival 2017

 She reached the luggage coach just as it was turning north at the junction. It was an unusually dry autumn morning, respite from the storms.“Mr Bunt, I’m so glad I caught you.”“Why Miss Clementine, are you alright there lassie?”Breathlessly, she reached up and handed him the paper.            “What do we have here then?” Mr Bunt,... Continue Reading →

Listening In! The Podcast Post

I’ve been doing it for a while now. Listening. In the car. At the kitchen sink. Down the grocery aisles. And all of last week, while I was painting the interior of a room.Podcasts. They’re addictive. Fun. Entertaining. Riveting. Enlightening. Dramatic, with real laugh out loud moments and sometimes a tear or two. The playlist... Continue Reading →

Beloved Bookshops

I came across this enchanting photo last week, and it’s stayed with me ever since.Isn’t it just delightful?  Does it make you think about the browser?  Was she on a hunt for a good read, looking for that perfect gift, or just whiling away a few minutes before a rendezvous with a friend or lover?... Continue Reading →

January musings – The TBR Pile!

Help! The TBR (To Be Read) pile just keeps on growing!As much as this wee blog is about my personal writing journey (and thank you for joining me), I have found the most popular advice given is that reading is vital for any writer.  It’s like oxygen, necessary for our existence.  Read, read, read and... Continue Reading →

Snow in December

Happy Holidays to all!In an uncharacteristically chilly Christmas, we even had snowfall on the mountain ranges on Christmas Eve.  So the fire was lit pronto, and we are cozy and warm for the long weekend indoors.Santa has delivered the perfect indoors gift ... so much fun!And as this is a short posting I'll be brief... Continue Reading →

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