Stuart Aken's Blog, page 16
December 9, 2023
#ScenicSaturday 9th December 2023
My photos in this continuing series show our beautiful world in the hope they’ll encourage viewers to help save it from human carelessness. I’m ignoring the time of year, as December here can be rather dull, but sticking to the UK, so you’ll find pictures from England and Wales (I last visited the truly stunning …
December 3, 2023
Debt of Bones, by Terry Goodkind: #BookReview.
I’m finally managing to read some neglected books I’ve had on my shelves for years. Having had so many books either recommended by reading and writing friends, or attracting my attention by different types of promotional material over the years, it’s a pleasure to get to those hardbacks and softbacks that have patiently waited on …
Continue reading Debt of Bones, by Terry Goodkind: #BookReview.
December 2, 2023
#ScenicSaturday 2nd December 2023
My photos in this continuing series show our beautiful world in the hope they’ll encourage viewers to help save it from human carelessness. Last month, I concentrated on my local area, specifically the Forest of Dean. So, those of you who love the seas or oceans may have felt a little left out. I’ll try …
November 25, 2023
#ScenicSaturday 25th November 2023
My photos in this continuing series show our beautiful world. Maybe they’ll encourage viewers to help save it from human carelessness. As I rarely travel in November, this month’s series concentrates on the forest where I live. Those who love the seas or oceans may feel a little left out, so I’ll try to compensate …
November 18, 2023
#ScenicSaturday 18th November 2023
My photos in this continuing series show our beautiful world. Maybe they’ll encourage viewers to help save it from human carelessness. As I rarely travel in November, this month’s series concentrates on the forest where I live. Those who love the seas or oceans may feel a little left out, so I’ll try to compensate …
November 11, 2023
#ScenicSaturday 11th November 2023
My photos in this continuing series show our beautiful world. Maybe they’ll encourage viewers to help save it from human carelessness. As I rarely travel in November, this month’s series will concentrate on the forest where I live. Those who love the seas or oceans may feel a little left out, so I’ll try to …
November 10, 2023
The Sea and Little Fishes, by Terry Pratchett: #BookReview.
I’m sure I once read a Terry Pratchett book, but judging by my records it must have been many years ago. I read this book largely because of his reputation; I could do with some laughter in this awful world we currently inhabit. Fortunately, I found the humour I needed. But it’s an intelligent humour, …
Continue reading The Sea and Little Fishes, by Terry Pratchett: #BookReview.
November 7, 2023
Kaleidoscope, a Charity Flash Fiction Anthology published by Fantastic Books Publishing: #BookReview.
This anthology of flash fiction stories contains the winners of the competition set up by the publisher to raise funds for two charities, Special Effect and Stack Up. Entrants had to make a donation (amount left to the individual) to one of these charities in place of an entry fee. Each story had to be …
November 4, 2023
#ScenicSaturday 4th November 2023
My photos in this continuing series show our beautiful world. Maybe they’ll encourage viewers to help save it from human carelessness. As I rarely travel in November, this months’ series will concentrate entirely on the forest where I live. That’s not restrictive for me, but those who love the seas or oceans may feel a …
November 3, 2023
The Little Sisters of Eluria, by Stephen King: #BookReview.
Generally speaking, I’ve found that if it’s by Stephen King, it’s worth reading. I’ve yet to be disappointed. This is one of the books in the Dark Tower series. I’ve read a couple of others but hadn’t come across this one. It’s prefaced by a comment that it can be read as a stand-alone, and …
Continue reading The Little Sisters of Eluria, by Stephen King: #BookReview.
