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Six years old… yesterday

I admit, I was in two minds about posting my latest pics of my baby, but, well… there he is in his natural state (o: He hasn’t been all tarted up for photos. I went out to visit him in the weekend (just under an hour drive, now). I just took the chance to give […]

New Release & Author Interview: The First Day Of the New Tomorrow by Jennifer M. Eaton

Hello, Jennifer! Welcome to the home of Deb E., where I grill you slowly, basting regularly, until you’re nice and tender then I—uh, hey, where ya going? What are you, nuts? [I can neither confirm nor deny] I’m nobody’s turkey. Or chicken. Choose your foul! Come back, come back, I’ll be gentle. Promise. [See. I […]

[Reblog] Book Review: Space Games by Dean Lombardo

Post-editted to be slightly more cool… As part of the Bandit Book Bloggers SPACE GAMES tour, I am re-posting my review of the book. I found it to be an entertaining but challenging read. Anyway… you’ll see why: * * * For the sake of full disclosure, I will state that this book is published […]

[Bandit Book Bloggers] New Release: Non-Compliance: The Transition by Paige Daniels

I used to matter… but now I’m just a girl in a ghetto, a statistic of the Non-Compliance Sector. Three months have passed since Shea Kelly and the rest of Boss’s crew eliminated Danny Rose from the non-compliance sector, but their troubles are far from over. A new, more dangerous opponent has emerged, causing those […]

I didn’t cry this time… much

Yesterday (2nd October) was this guy’s birthday: He passed on on November 28th 2010. Still love you, little guy. Last year I fared worse. OK. I’m crying now. Hush.

Just keep on steppin’ And you’ll be just fine…

My (3yo) son is a not very closet Michael Jackson fan, so I have this song (amongst others) in my car… So, for you fellow writers out there, as well as the rest of you with a dream you’re pursuing, here’s another anthem to add to the playlist… ‘Cause there maybe times When you think […]

Bandit Book Bloggers: Blog Tour: OUT OF THE DARK

Out of the Dark Contemporary Gothic Art Edited by Hazel Butler Containing over two hundred images, and contributions from thirty-two artists from around the world, Out of the Dark is a veritable cornucopia of Gothic delight. Fifteen chapters, each packed with vibrant images, and pithy descriptions, showcase some of Gothic Art’s favourite themes, from Death […]

I’m no cake decorator, but…

… I made this for my son’s 3rd birthday (party tomorrow): There you go… Tickety Toc Cog Cake… A bit simpler than trying to cater to his love of Pocoyo. He also loves Peppa Pig, but it seems everyone has a Peppa Pig themed birthday at 3 years old these days. Pretty basic. My sculpting […]

Bandit Book Bloggers: Interview with Gillian O’Rourke, author of THE RELUCTANT PROPHET

Hello, Gillian! Welcome to the home of Deb E., where I grill you slowly, basting regularly, until you’re nice and tender then I—uh, hey, where ya going? Come back, come back, I’ll be gentle. Promise. [See. I look totally innocent]. So, first up, can you tell me a little about you and your induction into […]

Recent Release: Heiress of Healing (Heiress of the Seven Cities #1) by Sonya Lano

A healer forbidden to heal, a princess forbidden to rule, a mage who can’t be trusted. And in the shadowlands, a long-forgotten foe, waiting for his time to come… Every generation, seven sons are born to the regent of the First Demesne, each of those sons destined to rule one of the seven walled cities. […]