Category Archives: What moves me

“What moves me…”

I am a romantic and dreamer at heart.  So when reading for pleasure I can be found curled up with a story that will make me laugh, or cry, will draw me in and make me dream. It will be a … Continue reading

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Words of Support

I just thought I would bring  to your attention something that is happening here on Friday.  I was recently reminded when reading a fellow writing friends blog, (Miss Marples Musings) her extremely thought-provoking post on illiteracy throughout the world.  How we could … Continue reading

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“Getting One’s Feet Wet”

Thanks to a recent comment made by a fellow Children’s Book Hub member, I thought I would let you in on a little of my writing world, after all this is a writer’s blog, right? A few years ago I … Continue reading

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Thankyou

First for waiting so patiently while I took time away from here, to enjoy having family from overseas stay for a week with us.  Here on holiday to attend a brothers wedding (his third), and to join with us in … Continue reading

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Poetry

Recently I felt the need to write a poem for a friend whose parents had passed away.  This was unusual because I had never written a poem before.  Being such a great distance away from her, I wanted to give her something that … Continue reading

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Powerful Quotes

In my readings of the past few days I found myself directed to some quotes and very empowering thoughts on writing, on Deborah Brodie’s website.  Read a couple of them on my “Quotes” page and should you be interested her website … Continue reading

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Desiderata

As a young girl I loved reading, mostly novels.  The Enid Blyton  Series of the “Famous Five” was one of my favourites and I would read them over and over again. I had such a passion for horses to.  At … Continue reading

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