Author Archives: dayinthelifeofabook

A Christmas Miracle

Posted on December 27, 2011 by dayinthelifeofabook

I might not believe in God per say but I believe in “something”. A little something that pushes the chess pieces of life around on the board, causes bizarre but important co-incidences, puts us in the right place at the … Continue reading →

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Getting Serious

Posted on October 30, 2011 by dayinthelifeofabook

Okay so it seems I’m avoiding next steps by just writing more stuff. The tragedy would be if my “stuff” was never published – albeit self-published, never read, never reflected upon, never re-read or never thrown in a corner as … Continue reading →

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Feedback Smackdown

Posted on October 16, 2011 by dayinthelifeofabook

Today I got a smack in the face. A burning red one whose sting will last for a while I suspect. No it wasn’t a real smack in the face but the pain and subsequent wake up call felt very … Continue reading →

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Write from the heart and you cannot fail !

Posted on October 1, 2011 by dayinthelifeofabook

Today I read a beautiful post from a blogger I admire greatly. The gorgeous Jess as Whoa, Mama ! wrote of how she met her husband. She wrote from the heart and the story is wonderfully crafted. She writes of … Continue reading →

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An Ending Found in the Middle

Posted on September 14, 2011 by dayinthelifeofabook

You all know how I’ve been struggling (aka avoiding) with the last chapter of The Amazing Adventures of Thunder & Lily. I’ve been making lists of possible endings, listening to well meaning friends who told me the ending was obvious … Continue reading →

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Goodbye Dear Friend

Posted on August 4, 2011 by dayinthelifeofabook

Goodbye is hard enough to say far less write, especially when it might be for ever. Today I found myself texting an old friend who will not be with us much longer to say goodbye. Our friend is to not … Continue reading →

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My Mother’s Kitchen

Posted on July 27, 2011 by dayinthelifeofabook

The rise of the humble Cook Book in the last 5 years is nothing short of astonishing. Chef’s and Cooks have become the new celebs in our lives and they follow us into our own homes. Paris Hilton never even … Continue reading →

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Letter Writing – A Lost Art Form ?

Posted on July 19, 2011 by dayinthelifeofabook

When was the last time you wrote a letter to someone ? Sadly, for me, it was a letter of complaint about service I had received. Earlier this week I found myself clearing out a cupboard – yes such tasks … Continue reading →

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Inspiration

Posted on July 9, 2011 by dayinthelifeofabook

Sometimes great ideas wither like flowers on the vine as a result of our inability to take that all important first step. Putting pen to paper or fingers to the keyboard for the first time can be daunting. But it … Continue reading →

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You’re Not Alone !

Posted on June 29, 2011 by dayinthelifeofabook

Authors often feel alone, writing is a very solitary pursuit. What we don’t realise is there are millions of us “out there”.  Just because they are not sitting at our kitchen table sharing a cup of tea lamenting the decline … Continue reading →

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