That's a good idea. I know some of my readers in the US resort to using Google sometimes when they find a word they are not familiar with.

Yes, the idea is I will have a go at narrating some of my books. I've done a couple of short stories and got some very positive feedback. However, it's one thing to narrate a few thousand words and something

I'm starting to turn some of my books into audiobooks, which is going to bring a whole new perspective to things!

I reckon that kitchen just needs a quick once over then it's good to go!

Yes, I love his designs. I've yet to visit the buildings he designed in Glasgow; really must get round to that some time soon.

That's some serious chilli growing! Fabulous.

Fascinating as always. Were those downstairs doorways really only about three foot tall? Well , that's how they looked to me.

What a fabulous and diverse collection of photos. So glad I bumped into these. So many I like, though I do think a good photo of railway tracks always holds such a strong promise of adventure.

Glad to hear my post brought back some great memories for you.

I was indeed. I had to smile when I saw those children's cars because if you look closely you will see they have working steering-wheels, which must make it fun for the parents trying to stop their little

Much appreciated 😀

Hi @samsmith1971, I have to admit I was amazed at the difference it made the first couple of times I left a piece of work on the virtual shelf for a while before returning to it. I think of all the things

I'm glad you found this post interesting @taliakerch. It took me quite some time to adopt a professional approach to my writing and some of that was down to simple determination and persistence. I'm so

Glad you enjoyed the photos. I intend going back in the spring to see the cherries and magnolias in flower. Should be fab.

My pleasure. It really was a beautiful day.

It certainly can be very relaxing. In fact I think that if it isn't then you're probably not enjoying it. I also got to see much, much more of the natural world than would ever have been the case if I'd

I used to do a lot of fishing in my youth and you're right it is a great way for family and friends to spend time together.

Glad it was of interest to you 😀

Booklist Online expects reviewers to be from the USA or Canada, but the others are more open. BookBrowse, for example, include the following statement "Most of our reviewers are USA based, as is

I like the contrast, the mayhem of a busy night-time fair compared to the eerie emptiness seen here.