This is one of my first entries concerning nursing my husband through his terminal cancer but don’t run away, it will be honest but not sad (often funny if it is like our usual life). I have dedicated my life at the moment to seeing him out happy. That is basically – no matter how … More New and old
As some of you may know I used to be a language teacher and learning them is my hobby. I love being in a place where I’m not fluent because everything becomes more interesting. Just going to the supermarket this morning was a real treat. Picking things up and peering at the words to see … More Shopping? Vale!
Hello Friends, it’s that time again when I do my “What I did on my holidays” essay. This was a belter in so many ways, not all of them good. The itinerary was changed at the last minute due to Badger realising he is going to be 80 years old soon & may not be … More The Good, The Bad and one WTF????
COVER REVEAL! Genre: Psychological Thriller Release Date: 7th January 2017 Series: Dark Minds #4 Publisher: Topsails Charter Following an almighty row, Gillian stands up to her abusive boyfriend. The consequences are horrendous and far-reaching. Terrified, she flees her home, seeking anonymity abroad while coming to terms with the outcome of her actions. In Portugal, Gillian … More PARADISE PRISON BY FAITH MORTIMER
She has never been very fond of the new camping car, Vanner. She preferred the old home-made conversion of a Renault Traffic which she called Myfanwe (MY van oui?) Nanny Ab is called that by Missy even though she is not a blood relative, only a mentor and guide all her life. The woman known … More A Nanny Sandwich
Nanny Ab is on her travels again. In the early hours of Thursday morning she gave thanks for her membership of a secret society. She wouldn’t dream of rolling up a trouser leg as it would expose her varicose veins, with which the other sisters agree, They don’t have secret signs or symbols but seem … More THE INTERNATIONAL GRAN LODGE
Many of my colleagues are producing newsletters and it has been suggested that they are a great way of staying in touch with the readership. I’m taking this opportunity to ask you, my friends and regular followers if you would appreciate a monthly or quarterly newsletter from me and if so, what you would like … More Any news?
Coming in on the carpet today is a new friend with her dog. You may have seen her on this blog recently when Brook Cottage Books ran a feature on her novel New England Dreams. I liked the cut of her jib so I invited her back for…… brioche and hot chocolate (despite the summer heat … More Pia Fenton
Contemporary Romance Release Date: 15th June 2016 Publisher: Tirgearr Publishing Natasha embarks upon the holiday of a lifetime with her brother, looking forward to exploring the ancient sites Egypt has to offer. What she hasn’t bargained for is spending her holiday cruising along the Nile with Kyle Richardson, a handsome but moody archaeologist. Despite taking … More LOVE ON THE NILE
If you are wondering why I’m doing a mad dance around the back garden it’s because coming in on the magic carpet today is Jane Bwye, one of my Crooked Cat friends, who used to live in Africa and I’m trying to do a welcome dance for her. No – it’s OK. I have my … More Bwye for Now!
The Bingergread Cottage 