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The Congress of Rough Writers Flash Fiction Anthology Vol I

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Lady By The River: Stories of Perseverance

Heart Whispers: A Poetry Anthology

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Category Archives: Guest Blogs
Guest Post: Jennifer B. Graham Talks About The Birth Of Her Memoir
Today, I am delighted to welcome guest blogger Jennifer B Graham to talk about the birth of her memoir. Here, in Jennifer’s own words: My memoir, An Immoral Proposal, started out as a novel. Its conception began in South Africa, … Continue reading
Posted in Guest Blogs
Tagged Apartheid, Family Life, Guest Blog, Marriage, Memoir, Relationships, writing
35 Comments
December’s Guest Storyteller, Sherri Matthews
Originally posted on Sarah Potter Writes:
Sherri is a freelance writer, published in a variety of national magazines, websites, and anthologies. She is writing her first book, a memoir, and regularly publishes articles, memoir bites, flash fiction and poetry on…
Guest Post At Moggiepurrs: For The Love Of Siamese Cats
Good Monday morning dear friends! I hope you had a lovely weekend? Here in Blighty the weather didn’t do quite what was asked of us, descending as it did into blustery storms and heavy rain but still, the weekend is … Continue reading
April Follower of the Month: Sherri Matthews
Genie, over at Espirational, recently and so very kindly invited me as a guest blogger. Very excited and honoured to do so. Thanks so much Bob and Genie!
Guest Post from T. B. Markinson – An American in London!
Great excitement all around and more to come so hold on to your hats! As some of you already know, I had a great time with T. B. Markinson over at her blog Making My Mark last week when she … Continue reading
Posted in Guest Blogs
Tagged Blogging, England, Guest Blogs, Guest Post, London, New York, United States, writing
92 Comments
Any Excuse for a Bit of Bubbly!
What a week it’s been! I’ve really enjoyed my visit over at T.B.’s blog, thanks again so much T.B. and also not only to all of you who took the time to go over and read my guest post but … Continue reading
Guest Post over at Making My Mark!
Today, I am delighted to announce that I was recently invited by T. B. Markinson to write a guest post about my writing journey. Some of you may already know T. B. from her blogs Making My Mark and 50 … Continue reading
Posted in Blogging, Guest Blogs, Writing
Tagged Author, Blogging, Debut novel, Encouragement, Guest Post, Publishing, WordPress, Writers Resources, writing, Writing Journey
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Ever Thankful and One Crazy Grandma
Here we are and it’s Friday again, and time is a-flying! I had to go into town today to get a few things, ha! It was crazily busy, you would think that Christmas is just around the corner. Oh wait, … Continue reading
Posted in Childhood Memories, Family Life, Guest Blogs, Mothers & Sons, My California
Tagged America, Celebrations, Childhood memories, Christmas, Cooking, Family Life, Grandma, Grandpa, Guest Blog, joy, laughter, Los Angeles, Mothers & Sons, thank you, Thanksgiving, Thomas The Tank Engine, Turkey Dinner
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In Which My Son Says ‘Thank You’…
Today I’m very proud and delighted to be hosting my first ever guest blog – meaning, I’m handing you over to my son, Nick (Nicky to family and old friends!) He was so greatly encouraged and inspired by your responses … Continue reading
Guest Blog at MoggiePurrs!
Great excitement today dear readers! Before my recent writing crisis (for want of a better word!) I did manage to write a guest blog for my lovely American friend Beverly over at Moggiepurrs. If you would like to read … Continue reading
Posted in Blogging, CATalogue, Guest Blogs
Tagged America, cats, England, Guest Blogs, LinkedIn, WordPress
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