Monthly Archives: May 2018

Book Review: Blue Monday by Nicci French

Blue Monday by Nicci French My rating: 3 of 5 stars This is an amazingly gripping psychological crime thriller; but only from about half way through. Up until that point it just plodded along, and actually dragged along for a … Continue reading

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Book Review: I Heard That Song Before by Mary Higgins Clark

I Heard That Song Before by Mary Higgins Clark My rating: 4 of 5 stars Just what one expects from a Mary Higgins Clark formula: a few possible suspects from the outset, some twists and turns, and a fairly predictable … Continue reading

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How To Survive Your Writing Friend Quitting Writing #SundayBlogShare #Writers

There is so much to reflect upon in this article. It is very well written, and there is much that resonates with me from my own experiences. One point that we should all hold close to our hearts, is that … Continue reading

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THE ANNUAL BLOGGERS BASH – STUFF YOU NEED TO KNOW

Although I bought my ticket as soon as they became available, there is a chance that I may not be able to make it on Saturday. I’d say that it is about 50:50 at the moment. I’ll be sad if … Continue reading

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Knife Crime in USA

Whilst I agree with President Trump that knife crime in London is a problem, his statement that the floors of the hospitals are flooded with blood is blatant fake news. His proposed solution of arming all citizens with guns, possibly … Continue reading

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So, You Want to be Rich?

My very good Batswana friend, Boikanyo Trust Phenyo, has just published her first book. It is available, right now, on Kindle and will soon also be available in paperback format. In this book, she describes how she has become rich … Continue reading

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Fishing for Jobs

My job search reminds me of days when I went fishing on the banks of the River Tay at the North Inch in Perth. I used to go out before dawn and spend all day casting my flies out onto … Continue reading

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