Well, I have finally done it! I have checked and proof-read my book for the umpteenth time and I really hope there is nothing either I or the publisher has missed! I am very happy with it and so I being the journey toward the publication of my first book of short stories, The CameraContinue reading “If there was ever an auspicious day, today is that day”
Category Archives: how it feels from day to day
In defence of the young
Why is it that some narrow-minded folk dislike young people? Are they jealous of them, or were they so badly behaved in their youth that they have a stereotypical view which is based on their own experience? I had all but booked Felixstowe Ferry Sailing club for my son’s 21st Birthday party. I’ve booked aContinue reading “In defence of the young”
New publications for the new year!
Hello and a happy new year to everyone. I ended a strange year with something positive – first I recorded my piece for a show on radio Suffolk which is connected to the Wolsey Writers. This project was about ‘Transformation Myths’ and my poem closes the show, along with an introduction to a song. It’sContinue reading “New publications for the new year!”
Winning and losing
I managed to get a very dark and emotional story based on a true life experience (not mine) on the shortlist of a magazine competition. https://www.eyriepress.co.uk/2021/12/03/2021-short-story-competition-results/ As you can see, I didn’t win it. I did receive two emails which hinted it was a clear personal favourite, which elicited a really powerful emotional response. TheContinue reading “Winning and losing”
Oh the pain of it!
Two days ago I tired to book a GP appointment. Suddenly there is a new telephone system which simply hangs up on you with ‘YOU are sorry, your call cannot continue at this time.’ Weird. So I ave palpitations – had them before years ago – linked to stress and exhaustion I think. But ofContinue reading “Oh the pain of it!”
sea shanty weekend!
A very busy weekend has prevented me from blogging- and this week the first proofs of my book arrived so I now have to check all the edits. But with a little free time on a Sunday, I thought I’d catch up with what I have been up to. Last weekend I saw The Fisherman’sContinue reading “sea shanty weekend!”
Dodie London Show
So, in the spirit of more adventure, I rocked up to the London Dodie show, which was even more spectacular than Manchester – there were 5000 people at the Hammersmith Apollo, and, as ever, lively and really friendly fans. I was amused at one comment by door staff – a young girl noticed me talkingContinue reading “Dodie London Show”
disappointed
I was very hopeful that the abortion laws which allows people to terminate the lives of Down’s syndrome babies would be overturned today. https://news.sky.com/story/woman-with-downs-syndrome-loses-legal-challenge-to-prevent-unborn-babies-with-disabilities-being-born-after-24-weeks-12414954 I am in no way anti-abortion – I am pro-choice for women. But losing the case today, the woman who has challenged these laws spoke of having to justify her existence.Continue reading “disappointed”
Ever felt cheated? ‘Spoofing’ warning.
Well, I am on a roll today. Thought I would share my story as a warning not to get involved with accident management companies. In April this year, we had a car accident when a guy who was not driving too carefully crashed into my car, spinning it 180 into oncoming traffic. In a panicContinue reading “Ever felt cheated? ‘Spoofing’ warning.”
Live music is back
This weekend I took two trains to Manchester to see Dodie live at the O2 Apollo. She is becoming such an excellent show person – it truly was spectacular. The support act, Will Joseph Cook was amazing too. I love the name – Will he? Is this a never-ending existential question? Also – what happenedContinue reading “Live music is back”
Virginia Betts 