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  • RNA Romantic Novel of the Year Award 2010

    Number of comments: 4

    The Romantic Novelist's Association have announced their longlist for the Romantic Novel of the Year Award 2010 with the winner being awarded this beautiful trophy.

    The complete longlist are as follows:

    The Very Thought of You by Rosie Alison - Alma Books [...]
    Posted: December 14, 2009, 8:39am EST
    by Debs
  • Coming Home, More Shopping & Pukka Pads

    Number of comments: 25
    I'm so excited, the happy wanderer - aka J - returns tonight from his first term at uni and I can't wait to see him. He hasn't been home for 12 weeks and although I'm used to my two travelling without me with their father, the [...]
    Posted: December 11, 2009, 4:03am EST
    by Debs
  • Parties, Decorating & Loft Stairs

    Number of comments: 19
    Cally Taylor is having a book launch party today for her brilliant book, Heaven Can Wait, and unfortunately much as I had hoped to be there, I won't be able to go (flights/hotel bookings) so will miss all the fun (sulk). I will, however, be' [...]
    Posted: December 05, 2009, 7:01am EST
    by Debs
  • December Already?

    Number of comments: 20
    Oh no, it's nearly that time again. I can't believe it's only 24 days until Christmas Day and 20 shopping days left. Groan.

    I haven't started shopping, in fact I've only got a vague idea (an understatement if ever there was one) what I'm going [...]
    Posted: December 01, 2009, 11:50am EST
    by Debs
  • 50,092 words in 26 Days

    Number of comments: 36
    I can barely speak I'm so tired, but I've done it. I've finished my NaNo novel, all 50,092 words of it.

    It was fun, it was tiring, and I even quite like the novel I wrote for NaNo.

    Now I'm going to have [...]
    Posted: November 26, 2009, 1:03pm EST
    by Debs
  • NaNo - 19,000 Words Needed

    Number of comments: 23
    I can't believe after all the typing I've been doing this month that I still have 19,000 words to find in the next nine days. Scary stuff.

    However, as I hadn't blogged at all this week, I thought I'd quickly tell you about an excellent [...]
    Posted: November 22, 2009, 7:45am EST
    by Debs
  • Lovely Blog Award

    Number of comments: 33

    Having had an especially unproductive weekend where writing was concerned, I turned on my computer this afternoon to find an email from the very lovely Victoria Connelly letting me know she had awarded me this gorgeous, Lovely Blog Award.

    Victoria has published several [...]
    Posted: November 15, 2009, 11:08am EST
    by Debs
  • And The Winner Is.........

    Number of comments: 13
    TOM FOOLERY

    Congratulations. I know you'll love the book.

    Thanks to S for taking the time out to stir the names - endlessly - when I interrupted her Maths revision for her GCSE tomorrow, and pull a name out of the hat. Thanks also' [...]
    Posted: November 12, 2009, 1:41pm EST
    by Debs
  • Remembrance Day

    Number of comments: 14



    Lest we forget.








    Ordinarily I wouldn't post about a book on Remembrance Day, but then I thought that it's through books that periods in history stay alive. This book by Leah [...]
    Posted: November 11, 2009, 1:49am EST
    by Debs
  • Heaven Can Wait - Win a Copy

    Number of comments: 26
    So good, even he wanted to read it.

    The night before Lucy Brown’s wedding, she said good-bye to her fiancé Dan thinking life could not be more perfect. The next day, she was dead.

    Not ready to leave Dan, she chooses to become [...]
    Posted: November 08, 2009, 5:02am EST
    by Debs
  • Spooks, NaNo & M&S Knickers

    Number of comments: 23
    Well, it's that time of year again. The time when I start sighing, the husband groans and rolls his eyes heavenward, and the children say things like, "Oh, no. Not him again." To whom do they refer? I hear you ask. Why, says I, only the' [...]
    Posted: November 04, 2009, 1:05pm EST
    by Debs
  • Happy Birthday Andrea & Happy Halloween

    Number of comments: 22
    Happy Birthday to my great pal, Andrea. We've enjoyed so many fantastic times together, always filled with hysterical laughter, and she tells a story better than most writers do. I wish she'd take up writing, but she insists she couldn't think of anything worse, and far' [...]
    Posted: October 31, 2009, 4:37am EDT
    by Debs
  • Bubbles, Love Films & Jam Pots

    Number of comments: 25
    I usually only receive books in the post, and although I'm not one to complain about that - rejoice more like - when I received this in a package the other day, I was delighted. My mother kindly sent it to me, and when I went' [...]
    Posted: October 25, 2009, 11:53am EDT
    by Debs
  • 2nd Blog Anniversary - How Time Flies

    Number of comments: 38

    This is where I'll be spending my second blog anniversary, pressing on until I finish my editing. The shed is a dreadful mess, so I really must make a note to give it a tidy up, but strange as it may seem, I do know where' [...]
    Posted: October 18, 2009, 6:24am EDT
    by Debs
  • Heaven Can Wait by Cally Taylor

    Number of comments: 15

    The lovely Cally Taylor's - I know, I've met her - debut novel, Heaven Can Wait is published today by Orion, and having read an extract I can tell you it's going to be a fab book.

    My copy is winging it's merry way [...]
    Posted: October 15, 2009, 1:02pm EDT
    by Debs
  • Shedblogging and a Watersplash

    Number of comments: 17
    I'm tempted to light another fire, although R insists it isn't cold enough, and said he couldn't see the point if I'm in the shed typing. So, not wishing to mess up my beautifully manicured nails (Biogelled this morning) I'm taking my trusty netbook and going to sit in the' [...]
    Posted: October 09, 2009, 12:00pm EDT
    by Debs
  • NaNoWriMo 2009

    Number of comments: 33

    After much (well a little) contemplation, I've signed up to take part in NaNoWriMo this year for the first time. I've been debating whether or not to as I was about to start writing a book I've been researching for a while, however, a few weeks' [...]
    Posted: October 05, 2009, 1:19pm EDT
    by Debs
  • The Weekend Cometh - Thankfully

    Number of comments: 19

    Another Friday, and it couldn't come quick enough. Up until yesterday it still felt warm and summery, but somehow today there's a distinct chill in the air. Although that could be psychological because it was so much darker when I crawled out of my bed this [...]
    Posted: October 02, 2009, 6:46am EDT
    by Debs
  • Fabulous Blog Award

    Number of comments: 20

    Many thanks to DJ Kirkby for this gorgeous (and definately fabulous) award.

    The "Your Blog is Fabulous!" Award stands for: Integrity. Commitment to Excellence. Stubbornly Optimistic.

    THE RULES:
    List five current obsessions:

    1. My fun, busy and entertaining family [...]
    Posted: September 29, 2009, 4:00am EDT
    by Debs
  • Friday - At Last

    Number of comments: 21
    The 'small one' seen here paddling in a rock pool at St Ouens is driving me crazy. I think it's all the coming and going that's been happening in our house recently. S-S#4 came for four weeks - the dog loves him - and then returned [...]
    Posted: September 25, 2009, 4:24am EDT
    by Debs
  • Busy, Busy, Busy

    Number of comments: 19

    Thanks to the lovely DJ Kirkby for my, 'I made DJ Kirkby laugh' Award. Isn't it gorgeous?

    This week has been frantically busy. Shopping, form-filling, and generally exhausting myself trying to get J to finalize all that he needs to do before going to' [...]
    Posted: September 19, 2009, 1:55pm EDT
    by Debs
  • Twilight & The Boat That Rocked

    Number of comments: 19
    It's been an exhausting few weeks for one reason or another, but one consistant has been my daughter's nagging for me to sit and watch Twilight with her. So, having been completely worn down, I finally gave in and sat down to watch the film.
    [...]
    Posted: September 16, 2009, 2:42pm EDT
    by Debs
  • Rear Gunner & Furze Fire at L'Etacq

    Number of comments: 17
    Today is the Jersey Air Display and I was lucky enough to finish work at noon, R, S and self loaded 'the rear gunner' - as my father calls Grumpy - into the car and took him to St Ouen's beach for a walk. Also' [...]
    Posted: September 10, 2009, 11:25am EDT
    by Debs
  • Sea Mists & Call Yourself A Writer?

    Number of comments: 16

    It was such a glorious day today - 28.5 degrees & blue sky - that I couldn't wait to get home from work and put on my costume and a sarong. I raced upstairs to change and spotted fog - turned out to be a sea' [...]
    Posted: September 08, 2009, 1:32pm EDT
    by Debs
  • Brighton Rock & Jersey Live

    Number of comments: 18

    I had planned to continue with the never-ending editing, but had such a headache that I decided to sit and chill in front of the tv and watch Brighton Rock. I love the book and the film, althought the endings are slightly different. The one in [...]
    Posted: September 05, 2009, 5:35am EDT
    by Debs
  • Thanks, Back to Work & Christmas

    Number of comments: 22

    Thanks to the lovely DJ Kirkby for my fab Wordless Wednesday Award (from last week, sorry for the delay in posting it). It brightened up my week in edit hell. Still not finished. Getting there, but veeerrrrryyyy slowly.

    Received more forms to fill in [...]
    Posted: September 01, 2009, 12:49pm EDT
    by Debs
  • Heros, RNLI & Awards

    Number of comments: 15

    When writing a romance novel you need a hero who's strong and despite everything that happens during the story, ends up being a worthwhile and larger than life character.

    Real life heros, in my opinion, are volunteers who risk their lives for complete strangers' [...]
    Posted: August 29, 2009, 4:39am EDT
    by Debs
  • Moonshine by Christina Jones

    Number of comments: 21
    Look what I received in the post today. Don't you just love that cover?

    There are certain occasions that I look forward to each year, Christmas (family getting together); my birthday (for presents, not because of my age increasing); Easter (chocolate); holidays (of course); but' [...]
    Posted: August 26, 2009, 11:21am EDT
    by Debs
  • Fun Monday

    Number of comments: 22

    Faye at Summit Musings is holding a Fun Monday, about Back to School and asks "Do you also have that "Back to School" feeling even though you're all grown up? Do you still think of yourself as a student? A lifelong learner?"

    She' [...]
    Posted: August 24, 2009, 3:46am EDT
    by Debs
  • Friday Already

    Number of comments: 11
    Thank you to Melissa who tipped me off about this book, War on the Margins by Libby Cone about the horror of the Nazi regime in Jersey and the bravery of the people here during the Occupation.

    I've had a quick peek and' [...]
    Posted: August 21, 2009, 12:09pm EDT
    by Debs
  • Congratulations to J

    Number of comments: 19
    Congratulations to my son James for his A2 results.
    A - History, B - ICT & C - RE. Huge sighs of relief (mainly from him) when he opened his confirmation letter for his place at his first choice university, and to his cousin Amanda [...]
    Posted: August 20, 2009, 10:10am EDT
    by Debs
  • What Kind Of Book Are You - Quick Quiz

    Number of comments: 10


    You Are Humor




    You love to laugh at life, and if possible, get others to laugh along with you.

    You believe there's always a humorous side to everything. And your sense of humor ranges from upbeat to very dark.


    [...]
    Posted: August 19, 2009, 6:55pm EDT
    by Debs
  • Taking It Easy (When Not Editing)

    Number of comments: 23
    My gorgeous daughter gave me these beautiful Sweetpeas yesterday knowing how much I love them. In the past I've always grown them, but for some reason they haven't wanted to appear in my garden for the past couple of years despite me sowing them as I [...]
    Posted: August 17, 2009, 10:47am EDT
    by Debs
  • A Good Day

    Number of comments: 26
    Yesterday was our fifth wedding anniversary and as well as buying me a beautiful card and long-stemmed red roses, R also bought me this. As you can see it's sheds (well, beach huts, but I love them and originally wanted to paint my shed like one) [...]
    Posted: August 15, 2009, 5:25am EDT
    by Debs
  • Left-Handers' Day & Being On Holiday

    Number of comments: 19
    Being a Left-Hander, and having two left-handed children and two step-sons, and an aunt who are the same, I thought it only right that I wish any others of you out there in blogland, a very Happy Left-Handers' Day. To read more about being left-handed, quizes,' [...]
    Posted: August 13, 2009, 2:11pm EDT
    by Debs
  • Home, Tired But Inspired

    Number of comments: 36
    This is the view from the bedroom window of my flatlet in the flat where the lovely Annie and her photographer friend, Heather shared with my mother and me. It was such fun finally meeting up with Annie after all this time, and also Kev (aka [...]
    Posted: August 04, 2009, 1:29pm EDT
    by Debs
  • Off to the Writers' Holiday

    Number of comments: 27
    I'm off to the Writers' Holiday in Caerleon, and I can't wait.

    I shall be leaving R with three noisy teenagers and an extremely grumpy dog. Even more grumpier than usual as he's being clipped today, and is always in a foul mood for' [...]
    Posted: July 24, 2009, 4:33am EDT
    by Debs
  • Always The Bridesmaid and a Bookersatz Review

    Number of comments: 24
    Just when I thought today was going to be a typically grim Monday, I decided to take a break from going round in circles and have a peek at my emails, whilst munching on my cheese and lettuce sandwich. I was delighted to see that I'd' [...]
    Posted: July 20, 2009, 12:46pm EDT
    by Debs
  • Shed Gets A Makeover

    Number of comments: 22
    The shed has had a makeover and instead of Fushias in the three blue pots alongside, I have a different coloured rose bush. There's a yellow, white and a pink one, and the blooms are beautiful.

    Still reading West Coast and would definately recommend it. [...]
    Posted: July 17, 2009, 8:38am EDT
    by Debs
  • Fame At Last

    Number of comments: 32
    Well, maybe not fame exactly (or at all, in fact) but a mention in The Times, which is fun. Here's the link to the Times Online article about the Shed of the Year Competition and where I'm mentioned way down the page somewhere near' [...]
    Posted: July 11, 2009, 1:59pm EDT
    by Debs
  • Shed of the Year 2009 Winner is...The Kite Cabin

    Number of comments: 23
    Stephen Harwood's shed is a very worthy winner and a fab shed with everything you could wish for inside and a great view too.

    If you want to read what the judges had to say about the other finalists, please go here. However Sarah [...]
    Posted: July 08, 2009, 11:34am EDT
    by Debs
  • Raspberry Cosmopolitans, French Knickers & Richard Armitage

    Number of comments: 11
    Lunch on Saturday was perfect. Great food (Caesar salad followed by lobster salad for me, accompanied by several bottles of bubbles and much hilarity. Later, having almost talked and giggled ourselves hoarse, Sach (the organized one) led us out to the waiting taxi that she'd arranged,' [...]
    Posted: July 07, 2009, 1:08pm EDT
    by Debs
  • Happy Independence Day & Interview

    Number of comments: 20
    Happy Independence Day.

    Today, R will be hoisting his stars & stripes flag - yes, he does have a flagpole, much to my initial embarrassment - as he has family connections to America (grandfather, I think). I shall be on the other side of [...]
    Posted: July 04, 2009, 5:06am EDT
    by Debs
  • Shed of the Year 2009 - Finalists Announced

    Number of comments: 39
    The finalists for this years Shed of the Year competition have been announced, and you'll never guess whose shed made it this far... yes, mine. So exciting.

    My shed, or "Grumpy's Palace", has been voted as 'Garden Office Category Winner' for 2009. If you want' [...]
    Posted: July 01, 2009, 11:34am EDT
    by Debs
  • Cut Short by Leigh Russell

    Number of comments: 21
    My copy of Leigh Russell's novel, Cut Short arrived in today's post. I've had a sneaky peak (as you do) and it promises to be a fab read, so I can't wait to get going.

    If you go to Leigh's site here you' [...]
    Posted: June 26, 2009, 10:53am EDT
    by Debs
  • Happy 18th Birthday, James

    Number of comments: 17
    It's my gorgeous son's 18th birthday on 25th June, and I'd like to wish him a truly fabulous future.

    Thinking back to when this angelic looking child was small, I never imagined that he could ever turn out so wonderful. He's fun, funny, a talented' [...]
    Posted: June 24, 2009, 1:41pm EDT
    by Debs
  • A Clever Idea

    Number of comments: 24
    Apparently there is a chap in South Africa who was so fed up of people breaking into his yard that he had his dog clipped to look like a lion. Since then he hasn't had a problem at all.

    What a clever idea.
    [...]
    Posted: June 23, 2009, 12:27pm EDT
    by Debs
  • Happy Fathers' Day & New Beginnings

    Number of comments: 22
    Happy Fathers' Day to all the dads out there. My own is a truly wonderful chap and I'm very lucky to have him as a father. I probably appreciate this all the more because I remember the night of his plane crash (so many years ago) [...]
    Posted: June 21, 2009, 4:13am EDT
    by Debs
  • Wishing it was the weekend...

    Number of comments: 22
    R took grumps for his daily trot along the beach today, where they both had a quick paddle in the sea before returning home again. J has taking his final exam - such a relief.

    I've been researching my next book. Loving it, and can't [...]
    Posted: June 16, 2009, 12:10pm EDT
    by Debs
  • A Spell of Swallows

    Number of comments: 21
    I recently bought this book by Sarah Harrison having seen a few excellent reviews about it and wasn't disappointed. I thought I'd take a few moments after work yesterday to sit quietly and read. I couldn't put it down, and although I'm now nearly [...]
    Posted: June 12, 2009, 11:48am EDT
    by Debs

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