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You Need to Learn How to Give Speeches…
Great minds think alike (No … we’re not fools)! – Or rather, I’m a greater fool than Miriam Drori, as it’s taken me more months to get around to joining an amazing Institution. It’s great fun, and you learn sooo much. Let Miriam … Continue reading
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Tagged Crooked Cat, Israel, Miriam Drori, Open Book, social anxiety, Toastmasters International
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I Don’t Feel Like a Writer..
You soon will, Lisa! Lisa Dyer is another find on the fast-growing list of successful Crooked Cat authors, and after reading this story of her journey to publication, I can’t wait to get my hands on her book, which was published last December. … Continue reading
Around and About on Ailsa’s Birthday
This is a great birthday present from Jane. I always like coming to visit on her blog and as tomorrow is my birthday she has let me run mad with my imagination. The Birthday Fairy is going to grant me … Continue reading
Posted in Authors, Travels
Tagged Australia, Bukum Island, Camden Market, Cornwall, Mousehole, Port Hedland, Scotland, Shell, Singapore
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Children of All Ages Will Enjoy Maretha’s Books
An exciting new author is visiting me today. Maretha Botha has recently moved from Africa to the UK and I can relate so much to the great upheaval she has experienced. Maretha – I just loved your children’s book “Flame and … Continue reading
Can Micro Managers Be Leaders?
Originally posted on Ouch!! My back hurts!!:
Conversely put, …can leaders stoop to micro managing? Somehow, I think the answer to both questions is an emphatic NO! I’m perturbed by the concept that so-called team leaders are lumbered with the…
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Tagged Authonomy, Breath of Africa, Ireland
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The Aurorawatcher
I’m Lela Markham, an Alaskan writer. I’m a Christian who lives in Alaska and Jane and I know each other from the Authonomy writer’s site, where my book “The Willow Branch” is available for reading. And you may notice that … Continue reading
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Tagged Alaska, Alaska Geophysical Institute, aurora borealis, Authonomy, Christian faith, Dr. Syun-ichi Akasofu
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The Center of Her Thoughts
Last week I visited story-teller Lela Markham in her home in Alaska, and today she’s returning the favour. We’ll be exchanging more visits in the future, but first, I have some questions to ask her. Lela Markham on Moose Creek, … Continue reading
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Tagged Alaska, Chena Hot Springs, Christian, Davidson Ditch, Rainbow Ridge
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Interview with Jane Bwye
Originally posted on aurorawatcherak:
Jane Bwye and I met through Authonomy, a Harper-Collins site for writers to critique each other’s work and practice book marketing. We were part of a Christian writers’ critique group which provided the commonality for our…
Horses for Courses: My Descent Into Crime
Join me today as I welcome Roland Clarke in a jolly mood, reminiscing about his life with – and without – horses. I judge dressage regularly at Borde Hill, Roland; never knew you were so closely involved with eventing there. … Continue reading
Tagging Historical Fiction Authors
In the latest game of tag for historical fiction authors on the blogosphere, we introduce the main character of our work in progress or soon to be published novel. Just to be different, I’ve decided to talk about the main … Continue reading
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Tagged Africa, Historical fiction, Kenya, London, Mau Mau oath, Ngorongoro, Oxford
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