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The most touching film I have seen all year

Touched by The Intouchables   Forget big Hollywood action or well-known actors. This movie has neither (at least, I have never heard of François Cluzet and Omar Sy before, though I’m sure they’re well-known in France). But what it does have is honesty, heart and warmth that will leaving you feeling warm and fuzzy hours after the movie […]
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Gap year – Hamish and Andy style

Bateman’s Bad Words

Movie Review: Gangster Squad

Is Miley Cyrus the new Lindsay?

Travel tips for France from a former French spy

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Gender bender

Flipping stereotypes on their head   Stereotypes. Are they good, bad or a normal part of life?   Despite plenty of attempts to rid the world of stereotypes, they still exist. In the home, in the workplace, in social situations, in the school yard…   But what happens when we flip those stereotypes around? Here’s a […]
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Stop getting up on the wrong side of the bed

New blog launch: Fat Gypsy Slim

Why your business is missing out if it’s not on social media

The biggest ebook giveaway ever

The Pain Barrier: push through or take note?

Book Review: Vampire Tanning by S. Wolf

Stop getting up on the wrong side of the bed

Why change is as good as a holiday.   Let’s face it – we humans are creatures of habit. Nowhere is this more true than in the bedroom.   Don’t worry, I’m not talking about that! I’m referring to our actual sleeping habits.   Like most couples, my husband and I had our side of the bed. […]
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The negative side of positive reviews

Should you discount your book or give it away free?

The Beginner’s Guide to Social Media: Twitter part 1

Plan ahead when starting a new blog

Plan ahead when starting a new blog

What advice would you give to someone just starting out in blogging?   A recent LinkedIn discussion I was involved in asked what the most important bit of advice was for people just starting out in blogging.   As I shared in the discussion, my biggest advice is to plan ahead.   Knowing where you […]
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Everybody’s doing it: 5 simple tips to do it better

6 things you need to know about book reviews

Ask and you shall receive: 5 steps for getting people to say yes

Ask and you shall receive: 5 steps for getting people to say yes   I have been an author for a little over two years, but a journalist for more than fifteen years. One lesson I brought with me from my ‘old’ life was the ability to ask complete strangers for things I need.   […]
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Why people do judge books by their covers

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Secret Santa in January?

I woke up to a wonderful surprise this morning – an $83.24 Amazon gift card. Don’t get me wrong, I get the occasional gift card as payment for my affiliate links on my site, but they are chump change. Never more than $10 a quarter.   So I went through and checked all my accounts. […]
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6 things you need to know about book reviews

How to self-publish a book

How to get published with Smart Rhino Publications

Get published with Fire and Ice YA

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Digital didn’t kill the paperback book

Branded by social media

But I Don’t Feel Like a Brand…   Back in the days before the advent of the Internet and social media, everyone was able to live their lives in relative peace of mind. There was no Facebook, Twitter or Tumblr where we would need to tell the world our thoughts and activities. No, that was […]
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The beginner’s guide to social media: Twitter part 4

Infographic: Best places to stay on the planet

Want to holiday like a celebrity?   These destinations don’t come cheap, but you can’t deny, they are seriously cool.   From South Africa to Indonesia and India to French Polynesia here are 6 of the best places to stay on the planet.     If you had the money, which would you choose? For me, it […]
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Sponsors needed for upcoming Launch Party

Infographic: The best Caribbean islands to visit in 2014

Exploring new dive frontiers with Gypsy Girl

A Tale of Two Cities – Paris vs Rome

A Balkan revival

4 Tricks to Boost Your Blog’s Twitter Following

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The beginner’s guide to social media: Twitter part 4

5 Easy Tips for Monetizing Your Blog

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