It's a dog's life.

This gorgeous golden labrador came to us when we were on holiday sitting at an outdoor cafe.  Just about to eat our kit-kat and drink frothy coffee, he came putting his paw up for chocolate.  Chocolate isn't good for dogs, so we told him "no."  Then he went into a bit of a sulk.  Imagine if everyone gave him food?  He's so cute, I'm going to put him in my next story.  His name will be 'Sandy.'  I know he's going to get up to lots of tricks.  

How to write a Mills & Boon.

If you ever fancied trying your hand at a Romantic Novel.  Take a look at this article from the Saturday's Telegraph magazine.  Romantic fiction. 

Here's a pair of poems to celebrate Valentine's Day.  They're written for my lovely husband who is the cream of the crop. 

You

Are all

I need love.

You make me feel

Special, like no-one else has done before.

You’re the man I love, the one I adore.

You will always

Be the one

For me

Love.

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You

Are all

I need love.

Your arms around me make me feel complete.

I want you to know there’s only one man

For me to love,

And that man

Is you

Love.

People's Friend.

Just finished typing out a story for People's Friend.  I've listened to advice of the experts, like Teresa Ashby and checked and edited, and re-typed until I'm completely satisfied that this is the best I can do.  So it will go off in the post tommorrow, and hope the editor Angela Gilchrist likes it.  Wish me luck.

Words with Jam.

Recently I made a list of ten words and phrases that really annoy me, and should be abolished from the English language.  All too often in the media and among politicians and journalists a word or phrase can catch on, and then be spoken far too readily.

My list of ten was typed up, and I sent it off to the editor at Words with Jam who emailed right back and said they had a great laugh at the list, and would like to publish it in April issue of WWJ.  It's a lively and forward thinking ezine, and they welcome book reviews, articles on writing and much more.

I'm thrilled to have placed an article so quickly.

Letter to Saga.

Sent a letter off to 'Saga' magazine today about the benefits of getting older.  Sending some poems off to 'The North' poetry magazine tommorrow.

This cute little marmalade pot is ready and waiting for the Seville marmalade that is bubbling away on the stove.  Hopefully in the morning, me and Alan will be enjoying some yummie marmalade on our toast.
There's another benefit of getting older.  You can make marmalade and not care if you feel like an old woman.  The anticipation of that tangy marmalade outweighs the cares.

Valentine Roses.

There is nothing so romantic as a bunch of red roses.  Does this picture inspire you to write a romantic short story or poem?

Maybe you could write a 'Mills & Boon' classic? 

romantic writing.

With the Royal Wedding approaching, I think we should all begin our romantic novel.  Hope the picture provides some ideas.

Let me know.

Spring Poetry Competition.

The very best writers' web site is running a Spring Poetry Competition. 

Cash prizes, what are you waiting for?  Have a go.  "You have to be in it to win it." - as Dale Winton says.