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Recountings: … and then there’s the bit I can’t read

*** Ahoy! Spoilers Ahead *** I like this book, I really do. However, there is a scene in it that I can't make myself read. It is neither gross nor gory (c'mon, I won the prize for most gore in a story when I was a wee wittle girl), nor against my principles (there's no… Continue reading Recountings: … and then there’s the bit I can’t read

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Dedicated Cat Lady Supporter

I really want to know what the problem with being a cat lady is. Or - even worse! - an old cat lady. And even worse than that (perish the thought!) - an old unmarried cat lady. With knitting needles. And rocking chair. Because who makes the rules? Who says that an unmarried cat lady… Continue reading Dedicated Cat Lady Supporter

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Recountings: A Dash of Heyer

Do you know what I feel like? Cosying up to a nice Georgette Heyer book. I've been rereading 'The Corinthian'. I brought it to work to read in my lunch break. (I'm not paid to read Georgette Heyer's books, though wouldn't that be glorious?!). And of course I laughed. Or rather, muffled a laugh (I'm… Continue reading Recountings: A Dash of Heyer

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Let There Be Books!

Wohoo! We've made it! The sequel to Our Intrepid Heroine has come. Join me as we cut the metaphorical ribbon and present ... dunn dunnnnnn ... The Curse of Cackling Meadows! All she really wanted was to return home. A curse, a carrot and a unicorn later and our Intrepid Heroine is on her way… Continue reading Let There Be Books!

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Possibly Edible Creations, Deadlines and other such draconic nonsense

After a string of late nights and many hours spent staring at words until the words themselves lose their meaning ('curse? cu-rse? c-ur-se? That's not a word. Wait. Is it?') I felt rather drained this morning. The sun was bright and shining, and the sudden urge to sit in a coffee shop, drink coffee and… Continue reading Possibly Edible Creations, Deadlines and other such draconic nonsense