Monthly Archives: December 2014

Top Notch Omelette

Fifteen years ago, I celebrated the opening of the New Millennium by standing in the sea in Grenada, wearing my kilt, raising a glass of whisky to my dear, recently departed, Mum. This is my record of the end of that … Continue reading

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My debut novel – Eleven Miles

My debut novel – Eleven Miles. I couldn’t leave 2014 without re-sharing this news. I am so proud of my first novel! Please read it and give me feedback and reviews to encourage me to write some more.

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Consequences of Cancer and its Treatment

I am very proud of my sister’s achievements. ————————————————- Diana Greenfield Macmillan Nurse Consultant and Clinical Lead in Late Effects for Teenagers and Young Adults, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust Honorary Senior Lecturer (University of Sheffield).  Diana Greenfield is a … Continue reading

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Chess made simple . . . and Pink!

This is how I explained the game of chess to a lady radio presenter (Charlie Crocker) who loves to laugh and loves the color pink even more. She kept telling her listeners that she had never been able to understand … Continue reading

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Golly

“LANCE!” “Yes, Mummy.” “Who spilt this lemonade on the bedroom floor?” “It was Golly, Mummy.” “I had a funny feeling that you were going to say that, Lance.” “Well it WAS Golly, Mummy.” “Yes. It always IS Golly, isn’t it?” … Continue reading

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The Last Tuesday

Originally posted on Thoughts by Mello-Elo:
The dying rays of a cold Tuesday sun is reflecting off the walls and mirror in my cosy dining room as I send out this message to the bloggosphere. I’m counting down the few…

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Review: A Woman with (no) Strings Attached

A Woman with (no) Strings Attached by Lucie Novak My rating: 4 of 5 stars I enjoyed this book. It was different. It is certainly erotica, but in a different form to that which I have previously read. It is … Continue reading

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Gone!

I don’t often attempt to write poetry. It is a beautiful craft, and I am but a novice. I admire, and envy, the skill and passion of great poets such as Elizabeth Barrett Browning. But occasional life events inspire me to … Continue reading

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Help me help some authors out.

Originally posted on ronovanwrites:
There is something I would like to ask for all of you to do. It’s not for me but for the authors I am trying to help by doing interviews on LitWorldInterviews. If you see me…

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A tiny milestone for “Eleven Miles”

It may seem insignificant to almost all of you, but, to me, exceeding £100 revenue for my debut novel, less than 12 days after its launch, is tremendously pleasing. If you haven’t taken a look at it yet, I urge … Continue reading

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