It's been a thrilling few months! Since signing with Crooked Cat Books to get The Brotherhood published, I have been through the processes of editing, choosing a book cover, proof-reading, organising 2 book launches (one online and one in my local pub) and writing a sequel! Not surprisingly, blogging has taken a back seat. Housework... Continue Reading →

Blogging activities flagged after March. This was mainly because I was hugely busy in other areas, like preparing my novel for submission, and trying to improve my fitness levels. I succeeded on both counts, but the blog suffered in consequence. I promise I'll do better this year! Instead of giving a month by month breakdown,... Continue Reading →

It's been quite a week! Throughout, a number of people have stood out as being incredible, and I'd like to pay tribute to some of them in this week's blog. On Saturday (18/3/17), I did my first park run of the year (second one ever). Chatting to the members of my wonderful new running group,... Continue Reading →

Okay, so I'm 2 days later than promised - sorry! It's been a funny week with little bits of stuff going on, more to follow on that... It took me four days after my 5k before I felt able to get my running shoes back on - I can't believe how tired I was for... Continue Reading →

Three weeks ago, I got fed up with my ever increasing weight and waistline, and decided to do something drastic about it. After watching Fat: fighting for my life, I went on line and googled Jessie Pavelka - a rather gorgeous trainer who transforms the lives of overweight people (the ones on the program are... Continue Reading →

I was fortunate enough last week to have tickets to the Bridgewater Hall in Manchester, where Vladimir Ashkenazy was conducting the Philharmonia orchestra. It was a bit of mad rush to get there due to tram delays and feeding the kids before I left, but it was worth the stress. Once my husband and I had... Continue Reading →

I am working today. There are several things I ought to be doing and for some strange reason I can't bring myself to settle down. Telling myself to "Just get on with it!" doesn't seem to be cutting the potatoes (not that I want to cut potatoes either!).So far (in avoidance) I have started this... Continue Reading →