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December 22, 2015
A Christmas Short Story The Cinderella Shoes
stunning and emotional, almost painful at times but so very true…
The Cinderella Shoes | A Christmas Story
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“I’ll take them,” I hear myself say, and suddenly, my heart is fluttering randomly like a butterfly in my chest. “I’ll keep them on.”
The two young sales assistants exchange snooty glances, rolling black-rimmed eyes at each other. One of them goes to get a bag for my old grey trainers, while the other processes my purchase at the till.
As I teeter out of the store on my new high heels, I hear the ring of their mocking laughter, and my spine stiffens.
I glance down at my feet. Four hundred euros of Swarovski encrusted soft silver leather now adorn each one, balanced on a perfectly crafted, needle-thin mirrored heel.
I push back the panic which is welling into my throat, locking away the guilt for later. I just want to enjoy the elation which is coursing through my body. It…
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The Calling of the Raven~ #Historical Fiction #TuesdayBookBlog @jennyoldhouse #bookreview
Author: Jenny Lloyd
Published: June 2014 by lulu.com
Category: Historical Fiction
The Calling of the Raven is the sequel to the acclaimed novel, Leap the Wild Water, and continues Megan’s quest for acceptance, autonomy, and unconditional love. Megan is resolved to tell Eli of the affair she had before they married and of her illegitimate daughter, Fortune, which her brother, Morgan, and Mam stole from her to save the family from shame. Before Megan has a chance to tell Eli, her plans are scuppered by a chance meeting with her old lover; the ne’er-do-well, Iago. Megan’s life again takes a turn for the worse and there seems to be no mending the damage Iago has caused.
This is the incredible sequel to Leap The Wild Water. I loved the first book and this one is just as compelling and moving. Megan, keeping her secret, has married Eli Jenkins but decides…
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Danny’s Christmas Message
best Christmas wishes to you and yours too!
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Good morning, Gentle Reader. I am Danny the Dog, bon vivant, literary genius and all around good doggie. I live on a boat with my human in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and when I can sneak in a little computer time, I write a blog. I lead such an adventurous life, one might think my stories are fiction, but I assure you they are all true.
Of course, I am quite famous and have legions of adoring fans. Everyone loves me. Below you will find my annual Christmas message.
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Danny’s Christmas Message
Merry Christmas to all you dog lovers out there. It is I, Danny the Dog, here to impart—as usual—my wisdom to you frail humans. I’d rather be imparting my wisdom directly to my canine brothers and sisters, but it seems that I am the only dog that I know of that can read, never mind write.
It’s…
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December 21, 2015
Today’s Quote
What saves a man is to take a step.
Then another step.
~ Antoine de Saint-Exupery ~
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Mindful Monday Healthy Living – Choose Your Eating Battles
Welcome to Mindful Monday – Healthy Living! Each week I try to examine new or sometimes old things about myself on my journey to becoming healthier. I have found that being mindful encompasses the act of being watchful, aware, wary, heedful, alert, careful, or attentive, in whatever area in my life I feel it applies to, as I attempt to live in the present. Come and join me on my journey. You never know what you will learn about yourself.
…to all of you who have left comments and cheered me on and are interested in accompanying me on this journey to healthy living! Together, we can offer support and ideas to make this road to “healthy,” a fun journey!
Last week I had help from:
I hope that you will support all of us in our healthy living…
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Notes from a small dog: the robin and the lurgy
I think she’s gearing up for Christmas… getting in the festive spirit or something. The bags under her eyes would do as overflow sacks for Santa and Rudolph will be out of a job if her nose gets any redder. She’s quiet at present… apart from the constant barking. I think you two-legs call it coughing.
Let’s just say that her ‘ho, ho, ho’ has been more of a ‘oh, oh, ergh…’ and that’s without the other strange noises she’s been making. Though the less said about those the better…
Shame really, when we’ve had company this weekend… and nice cheese she’s barely touched… not that it stopped me, mind you. My guest is well trained in the cheese department. And he brought me a whole pack of ham… all to myself! How’s that for perfect?
So they’ve had ‘first Christmas’… though turkey was noticeably absent and I may have…
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Hugh’s Photo Challenge: Week 8 – Charity Christmas Tree Topper Challenge. Help Me Raise £250 For The Dogs Trust
I’ll have a go!
Welcome to this year’s Charity Christmas Tree Topper Photography Challenge.
Last year you helped me raise £250 for The Alzheimer’s Society by participating in my Christmas Tree Topper Photo challenge. This year I’ve decided to run the same challenge again and to donate the money to The Dogs Trust.
Angela, my Christmas tree Angel, is out of hibernation and is now sitting on top of our Christmas tree.
Hugh’s Charity Christmas Tree Topper Challenge: Angela the Angel
However, this year she has been joined by Macy who is sitting on top of a smaller Christmas tree we have also put up.
Hugh’s Charity Christmas Tree Topper Challenge: Macy The Bear
But that’s not the end of the story because we also have two other Christmas trees up.
Here’s how you can all join in and help Angela, Macy, Toby and I raise £250 for The Dogs Trust.
1. Take a…
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4 Tactics to Create Your Novel’s Perfect Last Line
Some time ago, I wrote a post examining howYA fantasy/dystopian novels opened, you can find it here. Well, the other day, I watched the final instalment of the Mockingjay from the Hunger Games trilogy. Despite its brutality,therewas one particular line right at the end of the film that piqued my interest. So I decided to flip that post on its head and look at YA endings.
Katniss climbed into bed with Peeta, gave him a hug and he leant in to say:
“You love me, real or not real?” and Katniss said, “Real.”
Time to admit a dirty secret I have been harbouring for a while now – yes, I’m ashamed! I haven’t read the Hunger Games. I know. I know. I’m a YA Fantasy/Dystopian writer, how could I NOT have read the Hunger Games…? It just sort of happened. Lets not talk about it. I’ll fix it…Soon.
Anyway…
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