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Books and chocolate. What else do you need? (except maybe a cup of tea?) Our family adopted the Icelandic tradition several years ago. Best thing ever!

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The problem with chronic health issues and anxiety is you never know what the next 24 hours holds in store.

On Sunday night, I woke at about 3.30am. My feet (left leg), lips and fingers were tingly. Not always a good sign. My pulse felt like it was fluttering. Nausea swept over ( Read more... )

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Thank you for your support this year. Enjoy the holidays. Contact a friend or family member. Share memories. Read a book. Eat chocolate. Be kind to yourself. You deserve it.
Virtual hugs to you all, no matter how you’re spending this week.
Not long now. 2020 is almost over…
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It’s Indie October over at Mark Hayes’ blog, The Passing Place.  It’s not an easy journey for authors. 2020 has seen Covid lockdowns, government budget cuts for the Arts, an apparent paper shortage and print delays. It’s even harder for Indie authors… especially when we aren’t ( Read more... )

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Okay… the bad news first:
I doubt I will have A Fey Tale polished enough for publication before the end of the year.  Then there’s the beta reader round and final editing…

Yes, blame Covid, if you like. It sucks. Depression and anxiety suck (the words right out of my head). I’m ( Read more... )

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Isolation is impacting local businesses and jobs… support your local business

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I’ve been concentrating on all the things I have to be thankful for. A thankful jar can help keep thoughts positive.

Keep safe everyone.

Hugs.

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