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Slow Burners and Book Reviews
It is now November, so I trust you’ll forgive me for talking about Christmas – which reminds me: my good publishers’ SALE is in full swing, and if you’re quick, you’ll catch my two remaining books for £ / $ … Continue reading
Posted in Breath of Africa, Going It Alone, Grass Shoots
Tagged Best Seller, Christmas, cosy crime, Historical fiction, romance, Sale
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A Spirit of Place!
I’ve at last managed to chase John Jackson down! It’s a privilege having him join me today, and learning more about the bogs of Ireland. Over to you, John – I thoroughly enjoyed your book (here’s my review of Heart … Continue reading
Posted in Authors
Tagged author's talk, Belvedere House, County Westmeath, Gaulstown, Georgette Heyer, historical novel, Ireland, peat bog, signing
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The view from a country churchyard
Originally posted on Jim Webster:
A funeral is a formal occasion rich with symbolism. Dark clad people stand solemnly, and as they leave you’ll notice that some of the faces are tear-streaked. Yet there is such a thing as a…
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Churches, a Museum and More Food
Carcassonne. Wed. 26th September 2018. Most of the authors have left by now, and I enjoy a leisurely morning writing my diary while Carrie-Ann works on the edits of her new book. The hours speed by and it is time … Continue reading
Posted in Authors, Travels
Tagged Carcassonne, Fountain of Neptune, Notre Dame de la Sante, Santiago de Compostella, St. Michael Cathedral
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Four Species in Perfect Harmony
I can’t remember how or when I found Jim Webster. The dry humour of his regular blogs makes my day every Monday, when I catch up with fellow authors. He has great insight to how animals behave, in a human … Continue reading
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Tagged Amazon, ebooks, farmer, heifers, Jim Webster, paperbacks, sheep, the red bucket
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We Had so Much to Say
We got up early for a slog up the steep steps to the Porte d’Aude of the medieval city of Carcassonne. But I made it. At The Hotel de la Cite, we prepared for our day’s conference. It went so … Continue reading
Posted in Authors, Travels
Tagged Bistro d'Augustin, Carcassonne, conference, epicurean meal, fisherman's soup, French bread, Hotel de la Cite, medieval city, rum baba, Social media
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A Shed-load of Scenery
Having just returned from a memorable few days in France, I now understand why so many people love this country. Angela Wren and I met there “in the flesh” for the first time, and I’m delighted to introduce her to … Continue reading
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Tagged France, glacial erratics, Jacques Foret, Montbel, snow, storm, the Cevennes
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Clever Concentric Circles
After our canal boat ride I was worried about being on time for the wine-tasting meeting at Porte Narbonnaise an hour later. Prepared to take a taxi, I offered to pay for the others. But they were reluctant and I … Continue reading
Posted in Travels
Tagged Carcassonne, medieval city, UNESCO listed status, wine tasting
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Setting Out, Setting In
You’re in for a treat today, as Ron Askew , one of my favourite writers, is my guest. We hark back to authonomy times, when he was an enthusiastic supporter of my first novel. He gave me the confidence to persevere. … Continue reading
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Tagged Authonomy, Hampshire, Kew Gardens, London, Reuters, The Cruel Sea, The Old Man and the Sea
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Minor Problems and a Canal Trip
Carcassonne, France. It is still our first day. We had a quick shower and change in our well appointed Casa del Teisseire and the fifteen-minute walk back to the station, downhill and without luggage was a doddle. We sauntered along … Continue reading