The last day of January, 2023... Many things have gone wrong, (boiler broke, laptop and printer gave up, car needed expensive repairs...

It took me years to start making samosas because I thought they were too hard to make. I assisted my mum and must have been the best...

As an active recycler and keen amateur gardener, I like to help my plants. And me too of course. Homegrown vegetables are exceptionally...

For some people leaving their comfort zone is difficult. Talking the talk often ticks the boxes. Sometimes looking back in hindsight can...

Did someone steal my May? Or did she run away? I'm sorry if I made her cry, Was that why she left without a bye-bye? She did this to me...

I often wonder about days gone and ponder over issues on which I can make no impact. And I know I am not alone. Don't know if I'm letting...

I've been really reluctant to begin gardening this year. See the picture? That's my dream. A start has been made. I've brought a bucket...

After many days of all sorts of head scratching, I've managed to upload a few short stories to be downloaded :). Do take a look, and...

Just over two months ago we were waiting for Christmas. I for one won't forget it because I fell off the ladder while putting up the...

This book, number 14, had a date But already it is months late. 'Make it leave, get it out,' I hear the next W.I.P. shout. The days and...

A very happy Christmas to everyone. I wish you all good health, happiness, peace and prosperity. It is time to start thinking about the...

The two people Anna trusted most betrayed her… Silent Steps is the follow up book to Seven Stops. The storyline continues immediately...

Ever had a recipe that you look forward to and are determined to produce, no matter what? I've had my heart fixed on using up my bread...

Writing short stories is one of my ‘go to’ activities - usually written after a lengthy period of procrastination. Bombarded with ideas,...

Over the past couple of years, I’ve had some success in the garden. My fingers are still brown, but when they turn green, I will...

Reading is an addiction. Whether by hearing, touch or sight, for many it is a necessity. Fact - Children love stories. Pondering - If...

Well, that isn't quite the truth. Do writers ever tell the truth? But then what is truth? What is truthful, is that a writer's work is...

Words, words, words. Sometimes they end up rhyming. For your delectation, here's a 255 word offering from book 1. COOKS AND BOOKS...

I’m always intrigued as to what attracts the television and film moguls to the books they pick to transfer to the screen. I’ve just...

Many years ago, after my PGCE, I did a Masters to help discipline me with my writing. The 60k word creative assignment became Seven...