I am writing this retraction at the request of my other half. Apparently, when writing my posts I refer to my fella’s “Man Cave” too often as a spare room. I’ve been informed that despite me putting suitcases, a clothes airer, and the printer in there, it is still a “Man Cave” and should be… Continue reading My Apologies
As the heat wave continues in the UK, fear of this unusual occurrence has forced many to wander the streets in search of fans. Since we are not used to this heat, fans are a new item that many Brits have never owned before. When one is spotted, people can be known to charge for… Continue reading Breaking News – It’s Getting Hot In Here.
Yesterday I gave my first ever one star review. Anyone who reads my blog regularly will know this is not something I do. I’m a big believer in looking for the positive and only providing constructive criticism. Unfortunately, yesterday I read a book that was such a disappointment that it made my blood boil. As… Continue reading Giving Authors Bad Names!
Because sometimes you just need to see a kitten hugging a duckling….  picture from Cat Lovers Club.
Today our car broke. This in its self is no great surprise to us. Quite frankly we were cursed from the day we got it. Suckered in by more space than we knew what to do with and lots of comfort and headroom, we invested in a Renault Scenic. It wasn’t new but we loved… Continue reading The Joy Of Motoring
As I’ve moaned about in the past, I have a bad back and not too long ago, I was hobbling around on crutches. This has led to me having physiotherapy. I don’t know if you have ever had physio but let me explain to you what it is. Physio is where you go to a… Continue reading Let’s Get Physical
It was with a great deal of trepidation that I put the first book I’m charging for on line. If I’m honest, I didnt expect anyone to be willing to part with money for my ramblings. But, I put it on for pre-order and hoped for the best. Amazingly, I got 29 pre-orders. At first… Continue reading 101 Sales
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