There have been so many challenges during the pandemic that a lack of literary events seems to be very low down on the list of priorities. Still, when the Armagh City, Banbridge and Criagavon Borough Council (ACBC council – the
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Flash Fiction in the Orchard Line-up
I’m finding it hard to believe it’s happening, really happening; that we’ll be gathering in person to hear wonderful stories read aloud in front of a mic (note to self: antiseptic wipes!) at the Flash Fiction in the Orchard. A
Where Do Flutterbies Go in the Rain?
Yesterday I captured a photograph of a beautiful Small Tortoiseshell butterfly on a marigold in my garden. He was very ‘tame’ (sluggish,) so I was able to get really close to take the shot. This is it straight out of
Travel to 1978 Chicago with “Winter Light”
I have had the great privilege to be an Advanced Copy Reviewer for Winter Light by Martha Engber (published by Vine Leaves Press). I’m proud to say that I met Martha Engber at the beginning of my writing career and
Win a Free Copy of the “Rejuvenation Book One” Audiobook
I’m thrilled to have the Rejuvenation Book 1 audiobook read by the wonderful Savy Des-Etages. There’s something special about hearing my words read back to me, especially by a reader with such expertise. It gives me the opportunity to relax
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Presenting Rejuvenation Book 2 The Second Book in The Rejuvenation Trilogy
I hope this finds you well during these strange times. 2020 has been a notable period in history and between the COVID 19 pandemic and murder hornets, it proves that real life is stranger than fiction! Not to be outdone,
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An Apple At The End of the Tunnel
I received wonderful news today. Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough (ACBC) Council are going ahead with their award-winning Food and Cider Festival in September 2020 (within guidelines and with social distancing, of course) and have asked us if we
‘Zoomeo and Juliet’ Opening Night Audience Verdict – A Hit!
I was sick with the nerves all day yesterday. Last night was the opening night of Zoomeo & Juliet and as My Husband (the man behind the Zoom ‘curtain’) and I checked off all the things that could go wrong,
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Crossing the Plinth! An Interview with Women Aloud NI Chairperson Angeline King
Angeline King is not only the dynamic Chairperson for Women Aloud NI and a fabulously talented writer, but she also has (I’m delighted to say) over the past few years become a great friend too. We met at the John
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Launch of ‘The Bramley Volume 2’
Does anyone else feel like a lab rat? So much of what we’re going through during this pandemic feels like a ‘try it and see’ situation. Governments can’t make decisions, or often are making the wrong ones. (Why can’t we