ADDICTED TO BOOKS … By Carmel Rowley Lorraine Kauffmann sent these wonderful words about DECEPTION …. “In DECEPTION Carmel Rowley has given us another intriguing colourful tapestry of a novel cleverly weaving together many of our favourite themes including mystery, … Read More
Deception – what an amazing review. ‘The book is enthralling, chapter by chapter.’ When I read this at the beginning of an anxiously awaited email, every emotion I know enveloped me. A grateful thank you to Glenys Drew, a person … Read More
It’s Inspiration Friday-Do actions speak louder than words? Author Carmel Rowley “People may doubt what you say, but they will believe what you do.” ~Lewis Cass Do your actions speak louder than words? This week, as I wind up yet … Read More
DECISIONS AND CHOICES Life is a continuing series of decisions and choices. For me, making good life choices keeps me in control of my own future. Everyday the results of good and bad choices are blasted from the TV, media, social … Read More
For Thursday is Art Day – Constantin Guys (Dutch 1802 – 1892) WHO ARE YOU? words Carmel Rowley “… Waiting as they saddled Sultan I smoothed my black velvet habit before mounting and setting off at a prancing … Read More
Tell me a Story … It’s been a lovely week of inspiration, combined with a topic close to my heart – reading to your children. I revisited all those exciting, scary and comfy feelings of being read to as a … Read More
Patrice Shaw, January reader of the month-creating adventures. After doing Reader of the month for over a year, the one thing that jumps out at me every time a reader sends back the filled in questionnaire is their diversity. I’m … Read More
Sunday Quote of the Week “We tend to forget that happiness doesn’t come as a result of getting something we don’t have, but rather recognizing and appreciating what we do have” ~Frederick Keonig Whether we realise it or not, appreciating … Read More
For – It’s Inspiration Friday – Actions speak louder than words. “People may doubt what you say, but they will believe what you do.” ~Lewis Cass Do your actions speak louder than words. This week these words have been … Read More
Winning and Losing Naturally, I’ve been watching the Olympics on television but I’ve been feeling uncomfortable by the constant focus on winning and gold. No more so than this morning with the emphasis on Emily Seebohm’s amazing swim and how … Read More