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February 29, 2020
Spidey’s Serene Sunday – Part 261 – Lurgy
“For a while, she considered being ill, but she changed her mind…” Tove Jansson Interesting quote there, Spidey. Have you, perchance, spotted the pile of tissues in the bin, and the cold and flu medicines stacked by my bedside? Yup. For the first time, in a long while, the lurgy has caught up with me. […]
February 2020 Books #AmReading
The second month of 2020 is done and dusted. What did Ritu manage to read this time, in between school, her own book release, several family birthdays, and half term? Gingerbread by Helen Oyeyemi My rating: 2 of 5 starsI requested this arc with high hopes, reading the book description, but was left feeling flat.I […]
February 27, 2020
This Life #Poem #Poetry
Not written a poem for a while… This Life Do you remember when we were small? When the days never seemed to end, at all? The times when happiness cost not a jot And we seemed to laugh an awful lot? Do you recall that corner shop? Where sweets were a penny, and lolly pops? […]
February 23, 2020
Chai And A Chat #72 #ChaiAndAChat – Half Term Fun
Happy Monday to you all! But, where did that week go? I wish I could tell you I spent the whole time relaxing, but that would be a lie, and a very not ‘Ritu’ thing to do. I did manage a Chai though! Where’s yours? If we were sipping chai together I’d say that aside from […]
February 22, 2020
Spidey’s Serene Sunday – Part 260 – Peace
“Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without.” Buddha Thank you for this thought provoking quote, Spidey. I’ve spent a few months now, running myself ragged with all sorts going on, from family commitments, to work responsibilities, to that writing and publication journey of mine. Somewhere along the line, something had to give, and […]
February 21, 2020
Mr Sagittarius Blog Tour
I am very pleased to welcome a long standing friend and fantastic author to my blog today – Marjorie Mallon! Marje has a brand new release out now: Mr Sagittarius; a collection of poetry and prose. Let me hand over to Marje, to tell you a little about the book, and you are lucky enough […]
February 18, 2020
Colleen's 2020 Weekly #Tanka Tuesday #Poetry Challenge No. 165 #PhotoPrompt – Moon
Well, guess who had the honour of choosing this month’s prompt photo? Me, that’s who! And I took it myself, as well! Remember, it’s syllabic poetry that Colleen wants from us! So, here’s the photo. Two senryu for you you, 5/7/5, 3/5/3 and 2/3/2 I smile at the moon Peering through the eerie clouds Light, […]
February 16, 2020
Chai And A Chat #71 #ChaiAndAChat
Happy Monday to you all! Boy, am I glad it’s this particular Monday… Finally, half term break is here! Right, where’s that Chai? If we were sipping chai together I’d repeat the comment above. Boy, am I glad that it is half term! The exhaustion has fully kicked in. I have been falling asleep far too […]
No, It's Not About Me… Or You… (That's why it's called Fiction)
Originally posted on Ritu Bhathal:
Made With Canva It’s been a whirlwind week since the launch, last Sunday, and I have been overwhelmed by the support from everyone. From the blog tour posts (thank you to the awesome hosts), all the sharing of my book release, to the numerous comments of encouragement, I have been…
Made With Canva It’s been a whirlwind week since the launch, last Sunday, and I have been overwhelmed by the support from everyone. From the blog tour posts (thank you to the awesome hosts), all the sharing of my book release, to the numerous comments of encouragement, I have been…
February 15, 2020
Spidey’s Serene Sunday – Part 259 – Next Steps
“It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.” Confucius Firstly, welcome back to your regular spot, Spidey! I appreciate you letting me take the reins last week, with the book launch, and all that. I hope you managed to have a great break! And secondly, thank you for […]
