This weekend my husband and I will be child-free, and we cannot wait! Our date nights are few and far between, and it can take months to arrange a social event where we need babysitters and a dog sitter. Fortunately, … Continue reading
When he left, I opened the bag to see what had been delivered. There were a couple of books ordered for customers from specialist suppliers. I found a pile of junk mail, some bills, and finally something that looked like … Continue reading
“I bet you are missing Liz now,” Karen said, looking vaguely around the shop, and smiling at me, “How is she doing, and the baby?” “They are well, thank you,” I replied, “Yes I am missing her. It feels empty … Continue reading
Come one come all, it’s time for some high fantasy. Give us your dungeons, your dragons, and your dastardly villains! “Look out!” Damian shouted as something appeared behind me. I leaped round just as a female fist slammed into me. … Continue reading
Glancing at my daughter, who gazed at me and grinned when I made eye contact, I returned to my task. I removed two handguns from the drawers, found two clips of bullets, and retrieved my holsters. Placing them on the … Continue reading
My parents are growing older, and I have friends who are grieving for the loss of their parents. Death is suddenly at the forefront of my mind, but not in a frightening way. It is something I must face up … Continue reading
This is the time of year when we like to make lists and plans for the months ahead. You know the kind of thing: alongside New Year’s resolutions, we plan to be more eco-friendly, spend more time with friends and … Continue reading
The publishing industry has undergone massive change during the past decade or so. It seems that nowadays almost everybody can self-publish a book, and most people have done (hello!). Ultimately, we still strive for that elusive contract with a big … Continue reading
Happy New Year! I know you might by wondering why I ask such a strange question in the title, but I have a point, and here it is: are you still searching for The One? Or maybe just The One … Continue reading
The Redefined Reader
Now working part-time, volunteers part-time. Cares what happens to UK society full-time
A blog about chronic illness and chronic pain life
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