Alright, I'll admit it - a book made me purchase a violin. Which, of course, probably says more about me than I'm comfortable with admitting. [cough *gullible* cough *easily influenced* cough] In my defense, read this and see if you don't want an instrument that understands you and ... ... instead of playing any of… Continue reading Bookish Influences: The One That Cost Me an Arm and a Leg
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Henty and I
I've read the great majority of G A Henty's books. I gorged on them. They were on the internet! Better yet, they were free! Many late nights were spent reading one book after another. Beric the Briton, A Knight of the White Cross, In the Reign of Terror, For the Temple and Winning His Spurs… Continue reading Henty and I
Fancy an Adventure?
Christmas time. A time for gifts - to celebrate the giving of the greatest Gift of all. So, methought, why don't I - as a Christmas gift to all those who read this blog - do some technological thingy-bob-things and give you Our Intrepid Heroine. From today to Friday, Our Intrepid Heroine is yours for… Continue reading Fancy an Adventure?
I Love Lucy, Presents and Books being Published
I have discovered I love Lucy and now have Season 1 coming in the post. But don't tell my family - it's a Christmas present. Ahem. ... and in other news I am quite happy to announce that Our Intrepid Heroine is up and running. Not literally. But metaphorically. Kindle Paperback There are three things… Continue reading I Love Lucy, Presents and Books being Published
The Proof has come – and I have proof!
So this is a post which I meant to post on Friday. And then I moved it forward a little. 'I'll post it then,' I thought. But then I didn't. Because reasons. So now I'm posting it late. Oh well ... Do you ever have moments of 'Squee!'? I do. And I did last Friday… Continue reading The Proof has come – and I have proof!
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