1. February is named for februa – associated with ancient rites of purification.
The Roman poet Ovid, born in 43 BCE, wrote in his Fasti, a half-finished work on the calendar: ‘The fathers of Rome called purification februa‘. Continue reading “Five February findings”
‘A book launch is a bit like a wedding, except that you’ve done something to deserve it.’ Continue reading “Launching the Soup!”
On Tuesday 21 November, I’ll be reconnecting Bridport Past to Bridport Present with the launch of my debut novel, The Chicken Soup Murder.
Tuesday 26 of September 2017 was that special day when I saw my novel as a book, with a life of its own, for the first time.
Coming soon – Due date 15 September 2017
Available to pre-order now through Amazon Continue reading “The Chicken Soup Murder”
One minute’s silence
twenty-two dead, dozens hurt
Millions sending love Continue reading “My Haiku Diary May 25 2017”
A long silence on the blogging front usually means much invisible work going on. Continue reading “Contract!”
The sad coda to the story of Trish’s novel in my blog post ‘News: people are kind’ is that she really didn’t have very much time. She passed away on the 9th of March 2017 just as her novel came into being. Continue reading “Trish’s novel lives as author passes away”
Sometimes we think we don’t know how to help – and sometimes we think we do. Continue reading “News: people are kind”
My books page is mostly about fiction – my blog posts are mainly about facts. Facts or factual stories that have interested me. I hope that something here will interest you. And there will be opinions, because it’s a fact that people do have them. Continue reading “Bloggety-Blog”
Rachel McAlpine writes, blogs, draws and podcasts here
Teaching the art of composition for photography.
Exploring my world with pictures and words.
Refugees welcome - Flüchtlinge willkommen I am teaching German to refugees. Ich unterrichte geflüchtete Menschen in der deutschen Sprache. I am writing this blog in English and German because my friends speak English and German. Ich schreibe auf Deutsch und Englisch, weil meine Freunde Deutsch und Englisch sprechen.
British Wildlife & Photography
Pillaging the public library so you don't have to.
Photos, art - and a little bit of LIT.
Exploring the world of ideas through books
The Online Home of Writer Alexis Paige
One person's experience of living with dementia
Anita Blogue
never knowingly without a pen
We Dwalen Af gaat over - ja, wat eigenlijk precies? De dingen in het leven. Of beter gezegd de dwalingen in het leven. Van Michiel Huisman tot de Spice Girls. Van ongemakkelijk zijn tot heerlijk eten.
"Vivre le livre!"
Short essays about novels and other fictional works
Welcome to a world of emerging writers.
Author Website, Book News and Blog
capturing memories one moment at a time
Photos of my world and other stuff I hope you will enjoy too. Photos taken with Canon PowershotSX70HS Photos can be purchased.
The Welsh Smallholding Adventure
Maria Donovan 