History is Bunk, said Henry Ford (maybe).

Welcome back to another blog hop, with #OpenBook. Here’s this week’s prompt. How soon is too soon to include a real-life event in a fictional story? I certainly don’t want to be reminded about this year’s events for quite a … Continued

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Getting out of the rut

Another week has passed in self-isolation here in Devon. Things are carrying on much the same. My children are still working in hospitals, and we are still worrying about them. This week, instead of filling the post with details of … Continued

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The Indie Showcase presents, Ann Simas

Please welcome this week’s guest to the Showcase. It never fails. The first thing readers ask is, “Where do you get the ideas for your books?” This question makes me smile every time, and my answer is always the same, … Continued

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A very special day

Welcome back to another blog hop, with #OpenBook. Here’s this week’s prompt. May 4th is the unofficial Star Wars Day. (May the Fourth be with you.) What other days should be recognized as holidays but aren’t? Well, this topic’s a … Continued

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Two Great Book Promotions

Organised by Bookfunnel, here are some great opportunities to add to your lockdown library. First in Mystery Series. Andorra Pett and the Oort Cloud Café is just one of the books on offer in this First in Mystery Series promotion, … Continued

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A different tack, Part two

Another week has passed in self-isolation here in Devon. We have survived another week, even with the loss of the good weather, which has meant that we have seen less of our neighbours as we all stay indoors. Still, it’s … Continued

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Minding your P’s and Q’s

Welcome back to another blog hop, with #OpenBook. Here’s this week’s prompt. What are your pet peeves when it comes to grammar and spelling? Really? you’re talking to the wrong person here. You have to remember, I failed English at … Continued

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A different tack

Another week has passed in self-isolation here in Devon. Rather than talk about the effect that the lockdown is having on me and my family, a subject which has just about been done to the max by everyone, I thought … Continued

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