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Finding the #Write #Words? No.2

Beginning the description of books on the list given in post 1, which you’ll find here. On with the info. ‘A Dictionary of Misunderstood Misused Mispronounced…

A Week on the #Gower Peninsula. Day 2. A Walk to the Worm’s Head.

On our second day at Rhossili (click here for the post for day 1) we decided to tackle the Worm’s Head. We woke to a rainbow…

A Week on the Gower Peninsula. Day 1.

Being a couple of old romantics, Valerie and I like to celebrate our wedding anniversary as part of a holiday. This year, we decided to celebrate…

Why Did I Write Breaking Faith That Way?

It occurred to me recently that I’ve never explained what drove me to write the books I’ve had published. My hope was the intention would be…

A Visit to Ashby de la Zouch Castle.

The castle at Ashby de la Zouch is maintained and curated by English Heritage. You’ll find a location map if you click here. The town is…

Finding the #Write #Words? No.1

For a few years I’ve been posting about word choice here. It seems timely to let you know the sources for the information and ideas I’ve…

God on Trial, by Sabri Bebawi: #BookReview.

This short novel takes an unusual idea (one deserving a lot more attention) and sends it on a fascinating journey. I’ll make it clear now that…

A Ramble Around a Faux Druid Temple

This is a short introduction to a hidden curiosity, with information and some pictures to help anyone intending a visit and to inform those who’ll never…

A Short Walk at Round Howe.

This short post is about a set of nature trails, providing factual information and accompanied by photographs to give a flavour of the place for those…

The #Write #Words? Post 31

This series has been examining Onomatopoeia and Metaphor, Simile, Collective Nouns, and my Delusional Dictionary (those words shown in italics). This final post is an index…