On the morning of 13 March 2024, I received a text from my friend Robin, wishing me a ‘happy book wedding day’. Why? Because my official book launch party was happening that evening and he knew how important it was for me to celebrate this landmark event with my family and friends. To be honest, it took about as much time and energy to organise as my wedding did. There aren’t many occasions … [Read more...] about Celebrating my ‘book wedding day’
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A tale of two total solar eclipses
On 8 April 2024, I watched NASA's live feed as the total solar eclipse tracked its way across the US and thousands of Americans were able to experience a sense of togetherness and community in the shadow of this awe-inspiring event. It brought back memories of 11 August 1999, when I was in Cornwall to witness the last total solar eclipse to cross the UK. I knew it was a once in a lifetime … [Read more...] about A tale of two total solar eclipses
The wordsmith returns
It came as something of a shock when I realised that I hadn't posted a blog here for more than two years. What happened? Well, the blog I posted in January 2022 will give you a clue. In those two years I have been focusing on working and reworking the chapters of my book, which at the time had the working title Night Night Washing Machine: A Life in Words. Two years and a publishing journey … [Read more...] about The wordsmith returns