Tag Archives: memoirs

Artists, Writers, Photographers… Be my Guest?

Artists, Writers, Photographers… lend me your ears… …and your words and pictures… If you would like to be my guest, please read the guidelines and get in touch!

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Guest author Ritu Bhathal – My Winding Journey To Get Back To School

* There was a young girl called Ritu Who knew just what she should do She wanted to teach Her goal she did reach After making a stop or two! * At 7, my mind was made up. I wanted … Continue reading

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Guest author: Jeff B. Grant

I read quite a log of blogs. I regard Sue Vincent’s as up among the very best – both in the subjects she deals with and in the quality of her own writing. So to have been offered a small … Continue reading

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New release by Stevie Turner – Waiting in the Wings

Waiting in the Wings: A new book by Stevie Turner Available NOW on Amazon HERE At the grand old age of 92, my mother Dot suddenly starts telling me that she loves me. I am quite dumbstruck at these outbursts … Continue reading

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Guest Author: Stevie Turner – Waiting in the Wings

Waiting in the Wings: A new book by Stevie Turner Available to pre-order on Amazon HERE Publication date November 30th 2016 At the grand old age of 92, my mother Dot suddenly starts telling me that she loves me. I … Continue reading

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Book review: Unexpectedly compelling – ‘Dangerous’ by Ian Probert

“As I sit here with this remarkable man, I realise that sometimes it takes another person to articulate your own feelings before you can begin to understand them.” Were I to pick one phrase that stands out from this book … Continue reading

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In the swim

The prospect of going swimming regularly with my son is a pleasant one. The thought of gentle, waterborne exercise is enticing. Stiffened muscles and aching joints seem to relish the idea. Quite apart from the fact that I’d rather like … Continue reading

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Look both ways

“What’s the Egyptian word for Hare?” Not the usual opener to a telephone conversation, I grant you, but less of a surprise than you might think. Nick is finally writing his book. We had been talking about it earlier over … Continue reading

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Replay – Guest post: Christine Hannon, “A Hairdresser’s Diary”

As anyone who takes one look at my unruly mop will realise, I seldom sit in the hairdresser’s chair. Christine Hannon, however, wielded the scissors and a sympathetic ear for many years. A hairdresser will hear many stories, but it … Continue reading

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Replay – Truth In Fiction – Guest post by Claire Fullerton

 Claire Fullerton, author of A Portal in Time was my guest, sharing a little background to Dancing to an Irish Reel… and looks at a question Stuart and I are often asked about our books… just how much is true? … Continue reading

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