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March 29, 2013
Brenda's review: 'Encore'
Yesterday, the lovely Brenda Telford: a moderator of the Goodreads group, Aussie Readers: posted the following review of my sixth collection of Short Stories.
Encore
by Margaret Lynette Sharp (Goodreads Author)
2337007
Brenda‘s review
Mar 28, 13
4 of 5 stars
bookshelves: 2013-release, aussie-authors, gift-from-author, short-stories, romance
Read on March 27, 2013 — I own a copy
Encore by Margaret Lynette Sharp is an anthology of short romance stories. They are mostly based in and around Sydney, Australia, with the stories centering around young as well as older people. The variation of theme makes each story different, with most of them http://margaretlynettesharp.wordpress...
Encore
by Margaret Lynette Sharp (Goodreads Author)
2337007
Brenda‘s review
Mar 28, 13
4 of 5 stars
bookshelves: 2013-release, aussie-authors, gift-from-author, short-stories, romance
Read on March 27, 2013 — I own a copy
Encore by Margaret Lynette Sharp is an anthology of short romance stories. They are mostly based in and around Sydney, Australia, with the stories centering around young as well as older people. The variation of theme makes each story different, with most of them http://margaretlynettesharp.wordpress...
March 12, 2013
The Silver Lining.....
There’s a song that tells us to look for it, but sometimes it can be elusive.
Nonetheless, my husband (and editor) Ronald Sharp captured a true example of it, just recently.
Beautiful though it is, in reality it was the http://margaretlynettesharp.wordpress...
Nonetheless, my husband (and editor) Ronald Sharp captured a true example of it, just recently.
Beautiful though it is, in reality it was the http://margaretlynettesharp.wordpress...
March 1, 2013
Hello, Cocky!
I like cockatoos.
Sure, they screech, bite, and are notorious for damaging woodwork on buildings. Yet, in their natural state, they seem to me to be lovable clowns: and masters of all they survey.
Recently, Ron and I have watched a most diligent, big white, sulphur-crested bird, gnawing away at the base of huge dead branch of a (very) live gum tree. Day after day, we see him: creating endless piles http://margaretlynettesharp.wordpress...
Sure, they screech, bite, and are notorious for damaging woodwork on buildings. Yet, in their natural state, they seem to me to be lovable clowns: and masters of all they survey.
Recently, Ron and I have watched a most diligent, big white, sulphur-crested bird, gnawing away at the base of huge dead branch of a (very) live gum tree. Day after day, we see him: creating endless piles http://margaretlynettesharp.wordpress...
February 17, 2013
Stop Press: I'm Author of the Week!
Stop press!
The remarkably talented and popular Australian writer, Tracey Alley, has bestowed upon me a delightful honour! She has chosen to make me ‘Author of The Week’!
As a first-time recipient of such, I’m overwhelmed!
The author of many titles, and a marvelous human being, Tracey has presented this post in an outstandingly professional way. I strongly urge you to see it!
Here’s the link: http://traceyalley.weebly.com/author-...
And, while you’re there, why not take a look throughout her blog. It’s a joy!
http://margaretlynettesharp.wordpress...
The remarkably talented and popular Australian writer, Tracey Alley, has bestowed upon me a delightful honour! She has chosen to make me ‘Author of The Week’!
As a first-time recipient of such, I’m overwhelmed!
The author of many titles, and a marvelous human being, Tracey has presented this post in an outstandingly professional way. I strongly urge you to see it!
Here’s the link: http://traceyalley.weebly.com/author-...
And, while you’re there, why not take a look throughout her blog. It’s a joy!
http://margaretlynettesharp.wordpress...
February 11, 2013
It's Published: 'Encore'!
It’s with great pleasure that I announce the publication of my seventh title: ‘Encore’: a collection of vignettes and Short Stories.
Many months in the pipeline, it has finally emerged: a brand new ‘baby’, hopefully full of promise.
As its name suggests, ‘Encore’ is a celebration of what has come before it: uplifting stories of love, romance, and life. Certainly, within its pages there are echoes of its stablemates, both in terms of themes and diversity of characters. In common with all the other volumes, it’s edited by my husband, the
http://margaretlynettesharp.wordpress...Margaret Lynette SharpEncore
Many months in the pipeline, it has finally emerged: a brand new ‘baby’, hopefully full of promise.
As its name suggests, ‘Encore’ is a celebration of what has come before it: uplifting stories of love, romance, and life. Certainly, within its pages there are echoes of its stablemates, both in terms of themes and diversity of characters. In common with all the other volumes, it’s edited by my husband, the
http://margaretlynettesharp.wordpress...Margaret Lynette SharpEncore
February 4, 2013
'The Essence of Life and Love in Australia' now on Kindle!!
I’m delighted to announce that my third collection of Short Stories and vignettes, ‘The Essence of Life and Love in Australia’, has just been released on Kindle.
The Essence of Life and Love in Australia
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BACZ7UK
Written following ’25 Stories of Life and Love in Australia’ and ‘A Taste of Life and Love in Australia’, this volume continues in a similar fashion, with twenty-eight engaging tales, overwhelmingly with romantic themes.
All my published books are edited by my husband Ronald Sharp, the Creator of the Grand Organ in the Concert Hall of the Sydney Opera House.
Here is the review http://margaretlynettesharp.wordpress...
The Essence of Life and Love in Australia
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BACZ7UK
Written following ’25 Stories of Life and Love in Australia’ and ‘A Taste of Life and Love in Australia’, this volume continues in a similar fashion, with twenty-eight engaging tales, overwhelmingly with romantic themes.
All my published books are edited by my husband Ronald Sharp, the Creator of the Grand Organ in the Concert Hall of the Sydney Opera House.
Here is the review http://margaretlynettesharp.wordpress...
January 29, 2013
Is it Nessie?
Today, I sat on a park-bench, overlooking a local river-baths: admiring the scenery. Everywhere seemed so calm, so peaceful. The effects of the recent heavy rain had kept everyone: and, it seemed, everything: out of the water.
Suddenly I spotted it: a small, intriguing head atop a long, lithe neck: steadily moving in the water. With no suggestion of a body, it was just an indistinct head and elegant, supple neck. Spellbinding!
Thoughts of Nessie flooded my brain! In the thirty-odd years I’d been a regular visitor, I’d never before spotted http://margaretlynettesharp.wordpress...
Suddenly I spotted it: a small, intriguing head atop a long, lithe neck: steadily moving in the water. With no suggestion of a body, it was just an indistinct head and elegant, supple neck. Spellbinding!
Thoughts of Nessie flooded my brain! In the thirty-odd years I’d been a regular visitor, I’d never before spotted http://margaretlynettesharp.wordpress...
January 27, 2013
Australia Day Blog Hop
Hi! Welcome to my contribution for the
Australia Day Blog Hop!
Thanks to hosts http://bookdout.wordpress.com/2013/01... and http://confessionsfromromaholics.com/ !
Another link to Book’dout: http://bookdout.wordpress.com/
This Australia Day, let’s celebrate Australian literature: Australian writing. Let’s enhance our connection between our writers and readers: and show the world what we’ve done!
As my share of the Blog Hop, I am offering the chance to win one paperback copy of my second book: proudly Australian in title, too.
Here it is: ‘A Taste of Life and Love in Australia’.
A Taste of Life and Love in Australia
‘A Taste of Life and Love in Australia’ is a collection of Short Stories and Vignettes set in modern times. Mostly tales of romance, it has been rated by several reviewers. Here’s the link to that of Shelleyrae at Book’d out. http://bookdout.wordpress.com/2012/07...
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I’m a self-published Australian author of six titles available through Amazon. Currently, four titles are available as Kindle editions. My seventh book is nearing completion. All are edited by my husband, the creator of the Grand Organ in the Concert Hall of the Sydney Opera House, Ronald Sharp.
Entries for the giveaway close at midnight, January 28, 2013 AEST.
Sorry: the giveaway is restricted to residents of Australia. To enter, please leave a comment, and indicate that you are eligible.
Of course, overseas readers are more than welcome to comment, too.
The winner will be announced on 4nd February.
Be sure to check out the links to other, fabulous blogs!
Enjoy the Blog Hop, and Good Luck!
To enter: http://margaretlynettesharp.wordpress...
Hurry: Entries close midnight Monday 28th January 2013. !!!
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Australia Day Blog Hop!
Thanks to hosts http://bookdout.wordpress.com/2013/01... and http://confessionsfromromaholics.com/ !
Another link to Book’dout: http://bookdout.wordpress.com/
This Australia Day, let’s celebrate Australian literature: Australian writing. Let’s enhance our connection between our writers and readers: and show the world what we’ve done!
As my share of the Blog Hop, I am offering the chance to win one paperback copy of my second book: proudly Australian in title, too.
Here it is: ‘A Taste of Life and Love in Australia’.
A Taste of Life and Love in Australia
‘A Taste of Life and Love in Australia’ is a collection of Short Stories and Vignettes set in modern times. Mostly tales of romance, it has been rated by several reviewers. Here’s the link to that of Shelleyrae at Book’d out. http://bookdout.wordpress.com/2012/07...
Goodreads-badge-read-reviews
I’m a self-published Australian author of six titles available through Amazon. Currently, four titles are available as Kindle editions. My seventh book is nearing completion. All are edited by my husband, the creator of the Grand Organ in the Concert Hall of the Sydney Opera House, Ronald Sharp.
Entries for the giveaway close at midnight, January 28, 2013 AEST.
Sorry: the giveaway is restricted to residents of Australia. To enter, please leave a comment, and indicate that you are eligible.
Of course, overseas readers are more than welcome to comment, too.
The winner will be announced on 4nd February.
Be sure to check out the links to other, fabulous blogs!
Enjoy the Blog Hop, and Good Luck!
To enter: http://margaretlynettesharp.wordpress...
Hurry: Entries close midnight Monday 28th January 2013. !!!
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January 9, 2013
Getting There....
There’s nothing like reaching a goal to put a smile on one’s face.
Yesterday, I finished the first revision of my soon-to-be published book: and, as each milestone is reached, a sense of intense satisfaction overtakes me.
Doubtless, many activities in countless fields of endeavour are capable of producing such good feelings. Be it literature, music, art, sport or anything else: what beats reaching the goal, and being happy with the result?
I have dabbled in many things: in fact, all of the above: but somehow writing seems to capture my greatest sense of purpose and meaning. For me, nothing beats the glow of delight in holding a brand new title in my hands.
Part of the pleasure in this lies in the fact that it’s the end product of collaboration between myself and Ron, my husband. His role as editor and cover designer are vital to the quality of finished project: and, with customary talent, he performs these tasks admirably.
The title is still top secret: but, hopefully by February, all will be revealed.
Watch this space.
Yesterday, I finished the first revision of my soon-to-be published book: and, as each milestone is reached, a sense of intense satisfaction overtakes me.
Doubtless, many activities in countless fields of endeavour are capable of producing such good feelings. Be it literature, music, art, sport or anything else: what beats reaching the goal, and being happy with the result?
I have dabbled in many things: in fact, all of the above: but somehow writing seems to capture my greatest sense of purpose and meaning. For me, nothing beats the glow of delight in holding a brand new title in my hands.
Part of the pleasure in this lies in the fact that it’s the end product of collaboration between myself and Ron, my husband. His role as editor and cover designer are vital to the quality of finished project: and, with customary talent, he performs these tasks admirably.
The title is still top secret: but, hopefully by February, all will be revealed.
Watch this space.
January 5, 2013
Review: 47 Unlikely Friendships
Unlikely Friendships: 47 Remarkable Stories from the Animal Kingdom by Jennifer S. HollandMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
'Unlikely Friendships' is a collection of tales of the relationships: some very short-term, other quite long: that developed between members of different species. Dogs, snakes, monkeys, birds, fish: you name it: there's likely a story featuring it.
The photographs are charming: some astonishingly so. They form an integral part of the book, and are a good argument for the superiority of 'tree' books over e-books. Being printed on paper adds to their attractiveness.
The book is well-written, but I feel it lacks the degree of engagement that the animal stories of James Herriot so uniformly carry. Perhaps this is partly because the tales are so very short and matter-of-fact. I'm also a little worried by the brown printing which is a little on the light side to make for easy reading.
Nevertheless, this title is still deserving of a high recommendation and I am happy to provide it.
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