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My Anthology Contributions
This Is Lockdown

The Congress of Rough Writers Flash Fiction Anthology Vol I

Congress of Rough Writers Awards

Lady By The River: Stories of Perseverance

Heart Whispers: A Poetry Anthology

Slices of Life: An Anthology of True Stories

The Lighthouse Award

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Category Archives: Blogging
Such Is Life
After my recent post in which I shared some of my writing fears and insecurities, I felt a huge weight lift and for the first time in some while, a sense of renewed purpose and yes, joy buoyed me up. … Continue reading
Posted in Blogging, Friendship, Weekly Photo Challenge, Writing
Tagged Blogging, Endurance, Friendship, Hospital, Illness, postaday, Stourhead Gardens, Weekly Photo Challenge, writing
101 Comments
Lost in France
Bonjour me amis! Two weeks since I last blogged and I think I still remember how to do it, which is a relief! I hope this finds you all well and enjoying your summer? Judging by the 1,000 plus emails … Continue reading
Posted in Blogging, Photos, Travel
Tagged Blogging, Channel Tunnel, Dordogne, France, Holiday, Photos of France, travel, Travel Writing, Vacation
111 Comments
My Heart Whispers Of Poetry Publication
What a week it’s been! I’ve shared stories about my cats, my granny and my love of dressing up, all the while managing (barely) to watch Rafa lose his match at Wimbledon as well as witness the spectacular crash and … Continue reading
Posted in Blogging, Writing Updates
Tagged Blogging, California, Celebrations, Heart Whispers, July 4th, Poems, Poetry Anthology, Publication, thank you, Wimbledon, World Cup, Writing Updates
90 Comments
Virtual Blog Hop
Blog hops are doing the rounds at the moment and a couple of weeks ago, Imelda very kindly invited me to take part in a Virtual Blog Hop. Having recently taken part in a couple of blog hops, you’ll be … Continue reading
Posted in Blog Hops, Blogging
Tagged Blog Hop, Bloggers, Blogging, thank you, Virtual Blog Hop, writing
33 Comments
Blogging Brings Surprises, Joy And Frustration
After publishing my neighbour from hell post last Friday, heading down to Sussex to spend the weekend with my family proved to be the perfect remedy. Getting my post out was a challenge in other ways due to mounting frustrations with … Continue reading
Posted in Alcoholism, Blogging, Friendship, Writing
Tagged Alcoholism, Blogging, Family Life, fathers, Friendship, joy, Photo of cat, prison, thank you, WordPress, writing
79 Comments
Meet My Main Character Blog Tour
Wonderful, talented, published author and also lovely friend-to-me Jo has tagged me on the ‘Meet My Main Character Blog Tour’! Thank you so much Jo, I’m honoured to have been invited. Jo has published African Me & Satellite TV and … Continue reading
Posted in Blog Hops, Blogging, Writing Updates
Tagged Authors, Blog Hops, Blogging, Meet My Main Character Blog Hop, Memoir, Publishing, writing, Writing Updates
44 Comments
Promises, Awards And One Retro Drawing
One of the many things I love about blogging is the varied, fascinating and downright unusual ‘conversations’ I’ve had with so many of you and the tasks that I’ve sometimes set myself as a result of these lovely chats, always … Continue reading
Posted in Awards, Blogging
Tagged Art, Awards, thank you, The Inner Peace Award, The Leibster Award, The Lighthouse Award, The Sunshine Award, The Versatile Award
89 Comments
Writing Process Blog Hop
What exactly is a Writing Process Blog Hop you may well ask? I’ve read about them on other blogs but assumed that since I’m not a published author it wouldn’t apply to me. This is exactly what went through my … Continue reading
Posted in Blog Hops, Blogging, Memoir, Writing
Tagged Blogging, Memoir, Memoir Writing, writing, Writing Process, Writing Process Blog Hop
71 Comments
Weekly Photo Challenge: Perspective of a Little Girl’s Joy
This week’s Weekly Photo Challenge over at the Daily Prompt is ‘Perspective’. Interesting. From my perspective, I’m determined to get a couple of posts out this week even if it has been like walking through mud. This is because, blogging … Continue reading
Making My Way Back To You Now…
Oh sunny, happy Monday morning to you all dear friends! I hope you all had a super weekend. I’ve missed you…I’ve been away from my laptop since posting on Friday. Son Nicky spent the weekend with us celebrating Hubby’s birthday … Continue reading
Posted in Asperger's Syndrome, Blogging, Friendship
Tagged Asperger's Syndrome, Blogging, Friendship, thank you
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