Today is a good day. I have received some excellent news in a personal financial matter, which has lifted a huge weight of worry. I have confirmed my very first book signing event (Saturday 17th September at Waterstones in Crewe, Cheshire), and I managed to catch up on some housework that was long overdue.

The day was topped off with a beautiful walk by the canal in Middlewich with my daughter and my Staffordshire Bull Terrier X dog Baxter. He loves running along the canal path, scaring the ducks, playing with other dogs, and exploring the trees and bushes.  The sun was glinting off the water, there were several boats drifting along, and every where was peaceful and happy.