Author Archives: blogaboutwriting

Coffee, Comps and (Hair) Cuts

Posted on July 4, 2020

Right, I’ve had my hair all cut off ..oh, and I’ve been in the pub all day. Hic. Only joking!! I haven’t been near any hostelries or salons and don’t intend to for a little while. How about you? Have … Continue reading →

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Hitting a Brick Wall

Posted on June 23, 2020

Actually, I’m not hitting a brick wall at all but, given the photos below, it seemed like a good enough title! I hope you are well in this strange coming-out-of-lockdown world and enjoying the nice weather. This was the sky … Continue reading →

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Poppies, Paperbacks & Pilates

Posted on June 12, 2020

Hello! I have been quiet for a little while because there’s not been much to tell you! Except: POPPIES! Loads of them in one of the fields on our daily walk. It’s amazing how cheerful they make you feel. Books … Continue reading →

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Happy to be Home Alone

Posted on May 29, 2020

Ah… peace! But it nearly didn’t happen… My OH was due to play golf today at a faraway club (he’s allowed now!) which would mean he’d be out from midday until about 8pm tonight. And it would be ‘safe’ because … Continue reading →

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Confessions of a Suspense Author: Guest Post – Wendy Clarke

Posted on May 21, 2020

Today I’m delighted to welcome my virtual friend Wendy Clarke to the blog! Although we’ve never actually met ‘in the flesh’ (!), I feel that I know Wendy, having followed her excellent blog and her writing journey over the past … Continue reading →

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The Pomodoro Technique & Other Good Things

Posted on May 18, 2020

Have you heard of the ‘Pomodoro Technique’? I’m sure many of you have. It’s a very simple time management technique, to help reduce procrastination, which basically involves working in bursts of 25 minutes and then having a short break (and … Continue reading →

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Lucky Me – A Story Published

Posted on May 11, 2020

I have a story in this week’s People’s Friend magazine, ‘A Lucky Man’. I tell you this just to reassure you that I do sometimes actually put pen to paper and write! My hero Nick is a biker and a … Continue reading →

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We Have Visitors….

Posted on May 5, 2020

As I write, Him Indoors is actually outdoors… sitting in his car on the drive. I know! WHAT is he doing? Have I finally driven him to distraction with my non-stop singing of ‘The Baked Potato’ song? Has he locked … Continue reading →

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Sheep/Welcome Random Word Competition – Results!

Posted on April 26, 2020

I can now reveal that the judge of the latest Random Word competition was my fellow blogger (she’s a blogger amongst many other things!), Wendy Clarke. Wendy has an impressive list of writing achievements under her belt – see below … Continue reading →

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Sheep/Welcome Random Word Competition: Shortlist

Posted on April 22, 2020

We alternate our daily walks. One day, we go left out of the drive and head up towards the village and the next, we turn right (Bonnie’s favourite!) and tramp across fields and a railway track. We talk about how … Continue reading →

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