2019 - MAY THIS BE A HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL MY FRIENDS AND READERS. And a special 'thank you' to all the reviewers who have given 'The Senator's Assignment' such magnificent reviews. As any author will tell you, when you have spent so much sweat and tears on a project it's wonderful to receive such excellent … Continue reading The Senator’s Assignment →

Yes, so what did happen to Pontius Pilate? I think that was one of the questions rattling around in my head when I set about writing, 'The Senator's Assignment'. The bible gives us a fairly accurate account of what was taking place in Jerusalem through records kept by the disciples, but the people that wrote … Continue reading So what did happen to Pontius Pilate? →

It's amazing how many people say to me, 'I wish I could find the time to write. How do you do it?' The answer is easy. You can always make time for the things you're passionate about. Are you passionate about your writing? 'Yes! Yes,' you say. 'But time is against me.' Ah! My own experience … Continue reading More than a passing fancy →

But it does have its good points. Take for instance my friend Freda. She was my best friend when we were at school, my giggling companion during our teens and my supportive bridesmaid when I was married. In fact,one of my fondest memories of her was when we travelled to Ireland with some grand notion … Continue reading Facebook? Ugh! →

No idea where I discovered this lovely little story but I like it. Hope you do too. God was creating mothers, and on His 6th day of overtime a puzzled angel, who had been watching the proceedings, came up to Him. 'You've spent a lot of time on this one, Lord. Any reason why?' God … Continue reading When God created Mothers…. →

Rome wasn't my long suffering husband's first choice for a city break, but having heard my book, 'The Senator's Assignment' was to be published, I really wanted to see the area I'd been writing about.  I never dreamed Rome would be bathed in a heat-wave in October. Regardless, I trailed a red-faced sweating husband up Palatine Hill, and … Continue reading The Forum →

In the summer we had a wasps nest.  It was rather inconvenient dragging our guests in by the scruff of their necks before the wasps got at them, although the dishy postman didn't seem to mind too much. But as Christmas approached and the need for Christmas decorations grew more urgent, Colin, my husband, was forced … Continue reading A perfect home →

For some reason, Remembrance Sunday always reminds me of a cold, raw November morning over fifty years ago when I attended my Great-grandfather Bruce's funeral. 'I want each of you to remember Bruce as you knew him,' the minister had said to the scattering of mourners gathered in the church. 'And for each of you … Continue reading Your life matters →

Isn't it great when a publisher drops you that long awaited e-mail accepting your hard-worked manuscript?  There's a sense of disbelief before your brain picks up that this isn't another rejection slip. Somebody out there really likes your work. That's when the euphoria sets in. My manuscript, 'The Senator's Assignment' has had quite a journey, … Continue reading Stop whinging Joan! →