We Are the World BlogFest (#WATWB) celebrates special people and small stories of inspiration and hope in the world. Let’s face it, we need some inspiration and hope during this time of pandemic and social distancing.
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Local Schoolgirl Saved Mum’s Life
This month I bring you a story from the Middlewich Guardian newspaper. My friend had a seizure at home and her daughter, who attends school with my elder daughter, saved her life. She remained calm in the face of emergency, made her mother safe, put her baby sister in her cot, and called an ambulance. She has now been recognised for her brave efforts in the local press and by receiving a rare gold Blue Peter Badge. It’s just the kind of heart-warming story we need in the run-up to Christmas!
We are the World BlogFest (#WATWB) focuses on positive stories no matter where they’re found. It is all about spreading peace and humanity on social media. All participants post on the last Friday of the month, sharing a positive news story that contributes to making our world a happier, safer, and better place to live.
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Children Playing (Poem) by Elliot Green
“Children Playing” by Elliot Green
As I sit there
I see children playing
And children running
And screaming and shouting
(No I don’t want to go home!)
—
But why aren’t I playing, you may ask?
Well I’m happy to sit here
Writing this poem.
And now I shall say goodbye
To write more.
—
Poem written by Elliot Green, age 9.
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Today I talk about Love Redeems (A Redcliffe Novel), book 3 in the Redcliffe Novels series set in Cornwall, England.
LGBT fantasy book series set in Cornwall. “Love Redeems (The Redcliffe Novels)” #3 by Catherine Green.
Let’s Talk About Books: The Redcliffe Novels by Catherine Green
What is the working title of your book?
Love Redeems (A Redcliffe Novel) – Book 3
Where did the idea for the book come from?
It came naturally after I wrote the first book, Love Hurts (A Redcliffe Novel) and the sequel Love Kills (A Redcliffe Novel).
What genre does your work fall under?
It is paranormal romance, with a little dark fantasy and some horror elements.
Which actors would you choose to play your characters?
Hmm, so far, I am struggling to decide on the right ones. For my heroine Jessica Stone I need a British woman with a convincing Manchester accent, long auburn hair, and green eyes. For the Mason brothers I need identical twins from Dublin with black hair and blue eyes… Any up and coming actors interested in the roles please?
5. What is the one-sentence synopsis of your book?
Emotion runs high in this fast-paced paranormal adventure, where secrets unfold, and friends are not as they seem…
Will your book be self-published or represented by an agency?
It will be published in partnership with Mirador, who produced my first two novels in the series.
7. How long did it take you to write the first draft of your manuscript?
About four or five months, I think. Once I had written the first two, this one just couldn’t wait.
8. What other books would you compare this story to within your genre?
It probably has elements of the Sookie Stackhouse novels by Charlaine Harris, but I aspire to write like Laurell K Hamilton and her Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter series, but with less horrific violence and a British perspective.
9. Who or what inspired you to write this book?
I can’t really remember. My first novel, Love Hurts (A Redcliffe Novel), was cultivated in my mind for around ten years before I actually wrote it down. It first came about when I read the Nightworld series of novels by L. J. Smith and decided I wanted my own version of a vampire story with characters I could more easily relate to. Love Redeems(A Redcliffe Novel) is a natural progression from that, using experiences gained from my life during recent years.
10.What else about your book might pique the readers’ interest?
It is set in Cornwall and describes the rugged coastline and old smugglers’ caves. There is a best friend with a new baby, two women running a business, and some interesting moral issues explored.
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My daughters and I were very excited to receive a box of Chalkola Chalk Pens + Metallic Markers for review last weekend. They arrived at the right time, just as we were self-isolating due to my younger daughter having a cold.
The girls couldn’t wait to try out their new Chalkola markers on the whiteboard, and I even allowed them to decorate a couple of wine glasses – what do you think of their designs?
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The markers are nice to handle, and the colour is beautiful. It glides on like paint but dries to a chalky texture, and because they are water based, the ink washes off clothes and children, phew! You can use them on whiteboards, chalk boards, glass surfaces, plastic and any non-porous surfaces. They will make perfect stocking fillers for children and adults alike, and I can’t wait to use them with my stamps when I make Christmas cards and birthday cards. Chalkola Markers would be a great gift for the craft enthusiast in your life. Use my special discount code when you order: SPOOKY10.
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How to take care of your inner child, even when you don’t know what they need.
Earlier this month I signed up for an online Reiki Summit, where I listened to recordings with guest speakers about a variety of topics centred on the use of reiki healing energy for self-care and good health. Some of the speakers offered short meditations during their talks, and I tried a few of them.
Healing Your Inner Child
Healing Your Inner Child
One meditation I did was led by Ashwita Goel, who works with people to release childhood trauma and heal the inner child. It was a short meditation, but it made quite an impact on me. Ashwita guided me (us) to think about a situation that stayed with me from childhood; a small incident that had a lasting impact on my life. I couldn’t think of one straight away, so I sat with the question: what traumatic event from childhood do I need to heal? Then Ashwita asked us what age we were at that event. I was 4 years old and I was at preschool. I may have wet myself but I’m not sure. It might have been the day that I fell into the water tray and got sent home in spare clothes that were too big for me. My mum never tires of telling that story!
In this memory, I felt humiliated and I hated the way everyone patronised me. Being of short stature, I was always small for my age, and as a child I hated it when adults talked down to me, and especially when my peers tried to do the same. On this day, at that time, I know the adults were just trying to be kind, but I didn’t like it. Ashwita guided us to heal that child; to allow her acknowledgment for what happened. I sent distance reiki healing to her and affirmed that I will no longer allow embarrassment to control my feelings. I can accept help when it is offered, and I need not worry about how I am judged for it.
Compelled to chant Reiki symbols
When the meditation ended, I felt compelled to chant SHK, a Japanese Reiki healing kotodama. It connects to the heart and higher self, creating a harmonious balance within and without. I felt calm and content, and suddenly very cold! I had to put the fire on. Such is the nature of energy work, and especially working with Reiki. I have a collection of capes and warm slippers specifically for these situations. Have you worked with your inner child recently? What did they say?
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The Covid-19 crisis has contributed to job losses and many people experiencing uncertainty about their future career prospects. If you’ve lost work as a result of the pandemic, or taking time out has inspired you to consider a change of careers, here are some tips to take on board.
Searching for a job isn’t always easy, and it can be time-consuming and frustrating. Tailoring your CV, filling in applications, answering questions and writing personal statements takes time, and often, you fire off your submission only to hear nothing. If you are looking for a job at the moment, try and be patient, look for roles that complement your skills, experience and qualifications and take full advantage of the Internet. The web gives you access to hundreds of new roles every day, and you can also upload your CV to try and attract employers. If you have a specific job or industry in mind, sign up with specialist recruiters and register with targeted websites like Practice Match. If you’re open to ideas, or you’re just looking for something temporary to bring money in, you can join job sites with a wide range of positions and temporary jobs. It’s a good idea to consider seasonal roles and to look for employers who are taking on new employees in line with increased demand. Examples include delivery companies and supermarkets.
Identifying new opportunities
There is no doubt that the pandemic has caused widespread havoc and disruption for job-seekers, employees and business owners. While there have been obvious negatives, every cloud has a silver lining. The crisis has created gaps in the market, and many companies and intuitive entrepreneurs have benefited from a surge in demand for certain products and services. If you’re currently searching for a job, or you’re thinking about setting up your own business, look for roles or opportunities that have emerged as a result of new trends and evolving consumer habits. Most people are now working from home, for example. This has triggered a demand for home-based entertainment, flexible furniture, technology that enables you to communicate with colleagues and friends via video calls, home workout equipment and virtual classes.
Retraining and learning
Sometimes, taking a break can be a positive step, even though it can seem like a setback. If you’ve lost your job, or you have more free time than usual because of a reduction in your workload, it’s worth thinking about learning or even retraining. This is particularly beneficial if you’re thinking about a change of career paths, or you’re open to exploring the idea of going freelance or launching your own business. You can train online, choosing from hundreds of courses, workshops and programmes.
The pandemic has left many worrying about their careers and what the future holds. While uncertainty continues to permeate the air, there are opportunities to enhance your career prospects. Search for jobs online, look for gaps in the market and new trends and consider undertaking training. Change can often be positive, even though it may not be welcome at the time.
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Firewood Burning: A Poem by Georgina Green
“Firewood Burning” by Georgina Green
As I sit watching
the wood burn in the fire
My eyes feel the warmth
My body warms up
I feel nice and warm.
—
Poem written by Georgina Green, age 7.
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Fire Poem by Elliot Green
Fire Poem by Elliot Green
As the fire burns, I sit staring
The heat on my face
The light of the fire
Lights up the room
The TV glaring
But I stare at the fire.
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Poem written by Elliot Green, age 9.
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Nobody knows how long it is going to be until we are out of this global pandemic, so we need to try to make the best of it while we can. This is something you need to make sure you get sorted as much as possible, and there are a lot of ideas that play a part in this right now. Make sure you come up with elements that are going to help you to achieve this as much as possible.
Make sure you come up with ideas and solutions that are going to help you when it comes to improving and pandemic proofing your life as much as possible. There are a lot of things that you can do to achieve this, and it is important to make the most of this right now. Focus on what you can do to help make your life more pandemic proof right now.
Working from Home as an LGBT fantasy book writer and mindful parenting blogger.
Start Your Own Business
Starting a business during the pandemic is one of the best things you can do during the pandemic because it gives you an extra avenue in terms of a career path. There are a lot of things that you need to make sure you get right as much as possible, and one of these is to make sure you make the most of this moving forward. There are loads of amazing things that can be achieved here, and while you should make sure not to put all of your eggs in one basket, it is true that starting a home business has a lot of benefits.
Keep Fit at Home
Keeping fit and healthy at home during lockdown is so important. This keeps your health and wellness maintained even while you are negotiating a pandemic, and this is something you need to make the most of right now. Try to do as much as you can to come up with ideas that will help you here, and there are a lot of factors that play a role in this moving forward. Make sure you come up with the best ways of keeping fit from home, and you might even like to create a home gym to help you work out properly.
Stay Entertained
You also need to look at what it takes to make sure you keep entertained as much as possible, and this is one of the most important things that plays a role in this. Try to come up with elements that will impact you when it comes to making the most of this right now. There are a lot of factors that you have to consider and make the most of, and staying entertained is one of the best things you can do here. Anything from a Halloween mystery game to a lockdown pub quiz will help you to keep entertained when you can’t go out.
There are so many ideas you can use to make your life more pandemic proof, and this is something that you have to make sure you get right as much as possible. Try to focus on doing the best things you possibly can to make the most of this right now, and there are a lot of things that play a part in this moving forward.
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