Tag Archives: humour

Replay – “Johnny Nothing” by Ian Probert

Posted on December 22, 2015 by Sue Vincent

Have you come across Johnny Nothing by Ian Probert? If not, you might like to take a look… Back in January, Ian shared an extract of his book… “Great new kids book alert! My two are in hysterics reading Johnny … Continue reading →

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The two-feather slug

Posted on October 26, 2015 by Sue Vincent

While I am away, doubtless the slugs will play… Another old one revisited…which I hope the slugs won’t take as in invitations as they have been at it again with the weather this past week… It has rained this week, … Continue reading →

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The monster in the kitchen

Posted on September 26, 2015 by Sue Vincent

Ani, exploring the kitchen in search of possibilities, let out a yelp and dived for cover, cowering under my chair. “Is it supposed to do that?” asked my son, who had just arrived on his bike. “It’s not right… can’t … Continue reading →

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You know you are editing when….

Posted on June 6, 2015 by Sue Vincent

1. …you look around and see the cobwebs that have accumulated… and don’t care. 2. … the dog has to remind you what time it is. 3. …you absently serve your dinner in the dog’s bowl. Not that she minds… … Continue reading →

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Laughter Lines: FREE download: Authors and Bloggers Against Piracy

Posted on May 31, 2015 by Sue Vincent

“But… my tennis ball launcher!” the small dog exclaimed, “That will mean that it’s further away!” “But small dog,” I told her, “just see it like this, If it’s pirated no-one will pay! “It’s not as if book sales will … Continue reading →

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Notes from a small dog LVI

Posted on April 21, 2015 by Sue Vincent

This post is brought to you from behind the barricades,  somewhere under the dining table… about the only safe place in this house at the minute. I’m feeling a bit glum. All I’m getting is ‘not nows’ and ‘laters’. It … Continue reading →

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Notes from a small dog LV

Posted on March 24, 2015 by Sue Vincent

It’s spring, people! You can tell… it’s not as muddy any more … which should please her, ‘cause it means less grumbling about paws and cream coloured sofas. And I sort of like it because she’s happy to go for … Continue reading →

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Caterpillar

Posted on February 9, 2015 by Sue Vincent

Ronovan’s haiku challenge. Couldn’t resist… 🙂

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Johnny’s Dead… excerpt from a work in progress

Posted on January 19, 2015 by Sue Vincent

Ian Probert, author of the hilarious children’s book, Johnny Nothing, has been kind enough to release a sneak preview of his next book, Johnny’s Dead to coincide with the Book Tour and Giveaway of Johnny Nothing. (see previous post) JOHNNY’S … Continue reading →

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Review – Johnny Nothing by Ian Probert

Posted on January 19, 2015 by Sue Vincent

Never go to Bill and Ben’s tattooist… Johnny Nothing could be, has been and probably will continue to be compared with the works of Roald Dahl. This is a shame, as Ian Probert’s book stands up all on its own … Continue reading →

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