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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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Tag Archives: thank you
Big Bright And Beautiful: The Annual #BloggersBash 2016
When Sacha, Hugh, Geoff (Geoffle) and Ali said this year’s Bloggers Bash was going to be bigger and better than ever, they weren’t kidding. Their hard work (and from what I hear some shenanigans too, but I know nothing…) paid off. What … Continue reading
Posted in Bloggers Bash
Tagged #BloggersBash, Annual Bloggers Bash Awards 2016, Blogging, Blogging Tips, Friendship, Fun, hope, London, Photos of Bloggers, thank you
160 Comments
London Calling
What is it with London this year? It beckons for several reasons, a memoir workshop being one. I promised an update on the course, but first I would like to thank so much those who have continued to ‘stick’ with … Continue reading
Posted in Blogging, Memoir
Tagged London, Memoir, Memoir Workshop, thank you, The Annual Blogger's Bash 2016 & ABBA Awards, Windows 10, writing
74 Comments
The Mystery Of The Missing Laptop And Other Tales From The Summerhouse
Hello dear friends! Thank you so much for your lovely, warm welcome back. It’s great to be blogging again, although I still don’t have my shiny and new, bright and breezy, newly repaired laptop. Shall I tell you why? Because … Continue reading
My Workspace Blog Hop: Secrets Of The Summerhouse Revealed
Well, I’m no celebrity, but I’m out of the Jungle and have returned, in one piece (I think), to my Summerhouse. At last I can begin to catch up on all those long-overdue blog posts! Many moons ago, lovely and … Continue reading
Posted in Awards, Blog Hops, Family Memoirs, Friendship, Writing
Tagged Awards, Family Memoirs, Friendship, Grandparents, My Workspace Blog Hop, Secrets, Summerhouse, thank you, Writers, writing
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Two Years Blogging And Still Standing
My Sweet Robin came by to say hello today, just as he did on the same day exactly two years ago when I wrote my first blog post. My little, red-breasted, puffed-up muse. I have learnt so much since that … Continue reading
In The Fear Of Writing
My dream is slipping away from me. I thought I owned my dream, that I could do what it takes to fulfill my dream. But now it is fading away. Why? because I am full of fear. My fear has … Continue reading
Posted in Memoir, Writing
Tagged Creative writing, fear, Memoir, Memoir Writing, Photos of beach, Rejection, thank you, writing, Writing Angst, Writing fears
145 Comments
September Rose
September it is then. Time for picking ripe blackberries from the burgeoning hedgerows to be stewed, sweetened and then baked into golden-crusted pies. Topped off of course with lashings of steaming hot custard. But before that, and autumn arrives in … Continue reading
Posted in Garden Snippets, Nature & Wildlife, Photos
Tagged Bees, Butterflies, English Garden, Flowers, Humor, Nature & Wildlife, Photos of English Gardens, Roses, September, Summer, thank you
80 Comments
The Butterfly Light Award
As a follow-up to my previous Award post, I continue to thank Irene for also nominating me for this rather special and beautiful Butterfly Light Award. Butterfly Light Award This award was originally given to Don Charisma as a thank … Continue reading
Posted in Awards
Tagged Blogging, Butterfly Light Award, Friendship, joy, love, thank you
64 Comments
Writing, Tennis and Summertime Awards
With the word ‘Tennis’ in the title, you have your first hint at the lateness of this post, meaning I started it a good couple of weeks ago during Wimbledon. Which also means that it is now redundant. Thank goodness for … Continue reading
Posted in Awards, Writing
Tagged Awards, Blogging, Friendship, love, Seals and Crofts, Summer Breeze Song, Tennis, thank you, Wimbledon, writing
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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
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