BULLIES
I do apologise for not having written a blog for over 3 weeks. The reason is I have had an…
Anxiety
ANXIETY is now part of our everyday lives and it seems to be on the increase. Some suffer from it…
Common Sense
Common sense seems to be in short supply these days. Well, on second thoughts maybe it has always been in…
APPLAUSE
This week I received a wonderful and unexpected email, praising in detail my novel, “Parallel Lines” which was published earlier this…
Modern Life!
It goes without saying that some aspects of living in the 21st century are pleasing and extremely satisfactory. Life is…
GREAT WITS
I don’t usually watch stand-up comedians, but the other night, almost by accident I did. This set me wondering what…
ROUTINES
Last week I wrote about change and this started me thinking about all the routines we have in our lives…
Seasons
If you are English you are almost certain to have a minor obsession with our weather. We are a small…
Checks and Corrections
One of the most arduous tasks for any writer before going to publication, is to check that all the references…
Relatives
The other day I went to a family party. It was given by a niece from my husband’s family, which…
Book Reviewers
On the whole I don’t have a very high opinion of critics, but literary reviewers are usually far more erudite…
Supporting Lamda’s ACT NOW Appeal
The other night I went to a performance of “The Play that goes WRONG”, which is currently playing at the…
Reading proofs
It is very hot today and I feel disinclined to do anything other than sit and stare at the garden….
Second blog
Hello again – and thank you to those who have been in touch. I’m delighted and somewhat surprised to have…
Introduction and welcome to my first blog
Hello and welcome to my first blog! This website indicates a change of direction in my life. Until now my…