Monthly Archives: August 2015

Fossa

Originally posted on Journal Edge:
Fossa is a cat-like creature that closely related to the mongoose family. They can be found only in the tropical rainforests of the Madagascar. Fossa is the largest predator on the island and it does…

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Writers Quote: J.D.Salinger

Originally posted on Randoms by a Random:
I read Louisa May Alcott’s “Little women, good wives” a few years ago and after I was done, I felt like grappling a telephone and screaming- “couldn’t Laurie have ended up with anyone…

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Writer’s Quote Wednesday – Good Storytelling

It’s good to be back in the Land of the Blogging, having been on holiday in Kos for a couple of weeks. One of the bonuses of my return is that I can, once more, participate in Silver Threading’s Writer’s Quote … Continue reading

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Review: Skallagrigg

Skallagrigg by William Horwood My rating: 5 of 5 stars Easily makes my top five I have always been a prolific reader and sometimes have as many as five books on the go at any one time, picking up the … Continue reading

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Calais Refugees – re-blogged from Jaz O’Hara’s Facebook Post

I wish more people would write like this. The British media and the majority of postings on social media just stir up anti, well anti-fellow-human-being feelings, if we are honest. This depresses me  deeply. These are people! People like you and … Continue reading

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Review: Winter in Madrid

Winter in Madrid by C.J. Sansom My rating: 4 of 5 stars Could have been a great book with a little more care The storyline, with all of its sub-plots and inter-twining of characters, is excellent. It builds very well … Continue reading

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What’s Everybody Reading on Vacation – Summer 2015?

Four years ago, Fifty Shades of Grey was the top Summer holiday read all over Europe, if not the world. This year, what is it? Well, I have walked around the pool at the family owned Hermes Hotel in Kos, and … Continue reading

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