Working from Home

Posted on July 8, 2019 by SpookyMrsGreen: Ghost Hunting, Vampire Books & Paranormal Family Adventures from Cheshire

Do you work from home? I do. Read my blog post about working from home, the challenges I face, and why it is the best job for me as an LGBT fantasy book writer and mindful parenting blogger.

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Working from Home as an LGBT fantasy book writer and mindful parenting blogger.

Working from Home

I have been a professional freelancer for about five or six years. It came about slowly while I had babies and needed to be at home with them. When I got my novels published, and had some short stories accepted for anthologies, it gave me the confidence to pursue a freelance writing career. My challenge has been finding the right people and the right companies to pitch work to.

I found my way into blog writing and managed to get by with sponsored blog posts and product reviews for a while. My work has generally been quite sporadic. I will have weeks of very little income while I try and find writing jobs. Then I will have weeks where I feel overwhelmed with the responsibility. And around all of this I am juggling childcare and family life.

Work from home jobs for mums

Work from home jobs for mums are not as glamorous or as lucrative as we are led to believe. For example, even though I earn money as a freelancer, I am still way below the threshold where I am considered important enough to register with the government so I can pay tax. Now, that might seem like a good thing, but it means I might not get a very good state pension when I am older, if such a thing still exists by then. I do not earn enough money to support my family: that task falls to my husband.

And then I fall into the classic trap where I feel a bit blasé about working. I find myself easily distracted by household tasks, the need to run errands and be sociable. I find it difficult to assert when I need to be on the laptop actually working. And it is my own fault. I need to knuckle down, get tough on myself, and take my career in freelancing seriously. Nobody else is going to do it for me. Let’s see how that works out when I have the children home for summer holidays and my husband working away from home… wish me luck!

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Vampire writer Catherine Green working on her laptop

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Spiritual Guidance Tarot Spread

Posted on June 12, 2019 by SpookyMrsGreen: Ghost Hunting, Vampire Books & Paranormal Family Adventures from Cheshire

I have not worked with my Tarot cards for a long time, over six months, so today I decided to share a Tarot reading that I did for general interest. I used my Druid Craft tarot deck, and I had no specific questions, requests or intentions for the reading.

What came out reflected largely on my husband, who recently took voluntary redundancy and is at a crossroads in his life both professionally and personally. It reminded me that I need to support my husband during his difficult time, and perhaps I have not been as sympathetic as I might have been recently. For me personally, there are no major stresses or worries. I know that our family is secure and that we will work through this life event. My husband has anxiety and depression, so for him the way forward is not always so clear and positive.

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Spiritual Guidance Tarot Reading by Catherine Green

Spiritual Guidance Tarot Spread

Here is the reading:

1, Two of Pentacles – Joyful

I trust in the Earth to provide sanctuary during a time of financial uncertainty. We can balance our resources while we work towards making improvements, but we can allow ourselves a little fun in the process. This is a happy time, despite the lack of structure and solidity, and we will continue to improve.

2, The Lord – Take Control

He is defeated and angry, but he remains proud of his work and the decisions he made. It was a long, hard battle during the past few years, and he learned a lot during that time. Now he may retreat while he considers a new plan to support his family. He has resources. Now he can decide what to do with them, and how to make them more profitable and fulfilling.

3, Ten of Swords – Betrayal

Our situation may look bleak from the outside, but do not feel sad for us. Yes, there is a sense of betrayal from the company that took so much from our lives in terms of time, emotion and energy, but we gained a lot in return. There is much happening beneath the surface. We are not defeated yet.

4, The Fferyllt – Harmony

It is time to return to the cauldron and create a new dream. Use your magic to help him find his way. You know what he can achieve, and you have already achieved so much for yourself. Help him to see his potential. And have fun doing it!

5, Seven of Cups – Daydreaming

His life is in turmoil and he needs to come to terms with it. Allow him to feel his emotions and recognise that he can be and do so much more. Leave him alone to daydream and make plans, and he will return to you much refreshed and invigorated. Enjoy some free time while you have it.

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Leaving a Legacy: My Gift to the World when I’m Gone

Posted on June 5, 2019 by SpookyMrsGreen: Ghost Hunting, Vampire Books & Paranormal Family Adventures from Cheshire

The idea of leaving a legacy is partly why I continue to persevere with writing and publishing my novels. I know how proud my children are about the work that I do, and they both enjoy writing their own stories, so they can be authors just like mummy.

My husband has just been made redundant from a job where he left a very big legacy in terms of the work he put into that place over the years, and how he helped improve recycling and waste management statistics for Greater Manchester Waste. It got me thinking about my family legacy, and where I come from: a small city in the north Midlands, known affectionately as The Potteries.

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Leaving a Legacy: My Gift to the World when I’m Gone

Technically I come from a town just outside of Stoke-on-Trent, but my grandparents grew up in and around the Potteries, and so did I. As a child I never appreciated what a great city I came from, always seeking to escape and set up a new life somewhere else in the world. I ended up not far away, just over the border in Cheshire, and I still regularly visit family and friends in Stoke.

Perhaps it is the political unrest in our country that has me feeling nostalgic for the good old days. Maybe I am feeling my age and thinking about my parents and grandparents. I have always been fascinated by social history and heritage, and just last week my mum and I visited a local craft and antique centre in search of homewares. We like to buy second-hand items where possible, partly to reuse them, and partly to respect their heritage.

Replace my broken china

I found some useful dinner plates to replace my broken ones, my mum found some ornamental items she wanted. I also found lots of fine bone china tea sets that reminded me of my paternal grandmother. She loved to collect Royal Doulton figurines, and I inherited three of them when my grandad passed away last year. I used to love studying the figurines as a child, and now I sit and stare at them while I work at home, seeking inspiration in their bright colours and cheerful depictions.

I have a Country Rose lady, the Balloon Lady, and the Silk Ribbon Lady. I also have a cabinet full of Royal Albert Old Country Roses dinnerware from my nanna, and I love it. Our heritage is important. These pieces were designed and made in Stoke-on-Trent, and they will always remind me of where I came from, and my ancestors before me. Let us continue to create lives that are colourful, cheerful and always optimistic. Namaste.

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More than Just a Car

Posted on June 3, 2019 by SpookyMrsGreen: Ghost Hunting, Vampire Books & Paranormal Family Adventures from Cheshire

Our family has experienced a week of high emotion, coping with change, and learning to let go. It all began with my husband working the last shift at his job of fourteen years. He will no longer have a hand in the recycling and waste management for Greater Manchester, and this has hit him very hard. He was devoted to the job, so much so that it almost broke our marriage, but that is another story.

Today I want to talk about the family car. It finally gave up on us last week. Old Worky will work no more!

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More than Just a Car

Now, a lot of people would say it’s just a car, why all the fuss? Other people would completely understand our emotional attachment to the vehicle. My husband purchased the Skoda Fabia Greenline back in 2008, and we have taken it all over the UK. It took us on honeymoon in North Yorkshire, it took me to a ghost hunt in Edinburgh, it brought both our babies home from hospital, and it has done countless journeys up and down the M6 motorway, around Manchester and Stoke-on-Trent.

With a final mileage of around 235,000, I think we can safely say we got our money’s worth from that car. It never once broke down, except on its final journey. Farewell, Worky. You have been a good car.

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#BookTalk: “Shadow Stalker” (Part 1) by Renee Scattergood

Posted on May 24, 2019 by SpookyMrsGreen: Ghost Hunting, Vampire Books & Paranormal Family Adventures from Cheshire

This fast-paced and exhilarating adventure will keep you on the edge of your seat!

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“Shadow Stalker” (Part 1) by Renee Scattergood

“Shadow Stalker” (Part 1) by Renee Scattergood

Auren longs for the freedom that comes with adulthood and wants to celebrate her coming of age with her friends on a distant island. When her strict foster-father, Kado, says no, she sneaks out, determined to prove she can take care of herself. But her forbidden excursion turns into a nightmare when the island is overrun by the Galvadi Empire forces. Worse, she learns that she is their main target.

Drevin, Emperor of the Galvadi people, is convinced she will enslave the people of the Serpent Isles and wants her dead.

When Auren learns she is a shadow stalker, someone who can travel between the physical and spirit worlds, and that she is the only one who can stop Drevin, it’s more than she can take. Her whole world is turning upside down and instead of adulthood bringing freedom, she is instead overwhelmed by a greater undertaking than any one person could possibly overcome. It seems hopeless.

However, if she can defeat Drevin, maybe she can have her old life back. More than that, the people she cares about would be safe to live their lives, and the people of the Serpent Isles would be free of the Galvadi forever.

About the Author

Renee Scattergood lives in Australia with her husband, Nathan, and daughter, Taiya. She has always been a fan of fantasy and was inspired to become a storyteller by George Lucas but didn’t consider writing down her stories until she reached her late twenties. Now she enjoys writing dark speculative fiction.

She is currently publishing her Shadow Stalker serial, and she has published a prequel novella to the series called, Demon Hunt. She is also working on a new series of novels, A God’s Deception.

Aside from writing, she loves reading (fantasy, of course), watching movies with her family, and watching YouTube Videos with her daughter. Visit her site for more information and a free copy of Shadow Stalker Part 1 (Episodes 1 – 6).

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When Reiki Healing Doesn’t Work

Posted on May 22, 2019 by SpookyMrsGreen: Ghost Hunting, Vampire Books & Paranormal Family Adventures from Cheshire

Reiki energy healing is becoming more popular in the Western world as a method for holistic healing. People receive training (myself included) in how to harness the natural energy that is available to all, and we learn how to feel subtle differences in other people, to distinguish what kind of healing they might require.

But reiki energy healing cannot simply be used as a cure for all illness and disorder. That is not how it works. We are supposed to care for ourselves and our bodies in many ways: by taking regular exercise, eating healthy food, monitoring our addictive personality traits, and ensuring we have rest and quiet time when it is needed. But we forget this.

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When Reiki Healing doesn’t Work

When Reiki Healing Doesn’t Work

We spend all our time running around in circles, from home to job to school to the gym, to wherever we need to be at a given time. We forget to eat properly, or we don’t have time to sit down for a home-cooked meal. We grab a snack as we hurry around, and then we stay up late trying to finish jobs at home, and we get up early for work the next day. My point is, we forget to care for ourselves. And then we wonder why we fall ill. We wonder why our bodies suddenly develop severe pain conditions, where previously we were healthy. We cannot see life beyond the stress. And so we seek help from medical professionals.

I have been practising meditation for around fifteen years. It didn’t come easy, I admit. It took a lot of perseverance for me to switch off my phone, switch off the TV, and shut myself away from the world in order to meditate in a quiet space. I would often busy myself by cleaning the room in which I wanted to meditate, or tidying the garden, so that by the time I was done, it was too late in the day or I had to go to work, or something else needed attention. I found it very difficult to make time for myself. And I still do.

Working with reiki energy

During the past three years I have studied reiki energy healing, working with the energies and learning how they make me feel. I have had to book myself in for meditation and reiki treatments, even by myself at home, because otherwise I would just be busy with life. And then I feel obliged to use my healing skills on the people I know who are struggling. There is my husband with depression and anxiety, and his mother. There is my father-in-law with a brain injury. My youngest daughter is grieving the loss of a friend. My other friends are grieving for lost family members. Yet other friends are dealing with their own mental health challenges.

I know that everyone can take care of themselves, but I also know that I want to help them if I can. But first I must help myself. I must be alone, in my own space, to clear my mind and refresh my body. Only then am I able to help the people I love, and the wider community around me. Namaste.

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Mint Flavor Prophy Paste for Children and Adults

Posted on May 20, 2019 by SpookyMrsGreen: Ghost Hunting, Vampire Books & Paranormal Family Adventures from Cheshire

Is mint really the most popular flavor?

Oral prophylaxis or professional cleaning as it is commonly called as is the procedure that cleans the teeth from plaque and deposits and removes the stains of any. The step of polishing teeth through prophy paste involves the smoothing of the clean surfaces of the teeth, thereby, removing micro-deposits as well and giving a great feel to the tongue or inner lips as they rub on the teeth.

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Mint Flavor Prophy Paste for Children and Adults

Earlier, taste or flavor of prophy paste was the last factor that was considered before purchasing prophy paste. The particle size, also known as the grit of the paste was regarded as the most important criteria for selection. Grit size happens to still be on the top of the list of requirements. Coarse grit is never preferred for human teeth as that may result in quick wearing down of enamel thereby increasing the risk of sensitivity later on. Fine grit doesn’t do the job as the small particles are unable to run and produce the desired smooth finish. Medium grit should be selected always as it delivers optimum results without any damage to the teeth.

The flavor of the paste has gained more significance now. It has been noted that a well-flavored prophy paste heightens patient satisfaction and provides a good experience throughout the procedure. Hence, you need to stock an array of flavors to ensure that the patient can choose the one that he loves the most.

Mint is a popular flavor

Mint flavor is one of the most popular flavors as people of almost every age group have shown a clear-cut preference for mint above the rest of the flavors. The growing popularity of mint flavor owes to the cooling effect it bestows during the procedure. The menthol present in the mint flavor tricks the brain to believe that the mouth is cool whereas there is actually no change in the temperature. The cooling effect wears off after a few minutes. Another important factor for people finding mint flavor better could be the fact that it reminds them of their regular toothpaste.

For those who are not fascinated by mint flavor, there is a range of very other flavors like marshmallow, chocolate, strawberry or even bubblegum. Flavors like chocolate prophy paste can work wonders in those fussy kids who give a tough time to parents while brushing their teeth daily. Besides, presenting choices make the patients feel more important as they are made to realize that their choice matters in their treatment. After all, who doesn’t like being offered a range of options! Many sites offer free prophy paste samples so you have the option to taste before you purchase.

Choose a flavor that suits you

Regardless of the flavor you choose, you will find the non-splatter formula incorporated in each one of them. This helps in carrying out the procedure in a clean and hygienic manner. Now, is the right time to decide on investing in the most popular prophy paste flavors. Let your patients keep wanting for more sessions of oral prophylaxis.

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Remembering Who I Used to Be

Posted on April 24, 2019 by SpookyMrsGreen: Ghost Hunting, Vampire Books & Paranormal Family Adventures from Cheshire

For the past two weeks I have been in a very strange mood. I couldn’t work out what was bothering me. I was happy because I had finally achieved the 2nd Degree reiki certification that I worked hard for. I felt at peace because all the family house moves were finally sorted.

There is nothing important that I need to deal with right now. Well, except for my husband’s soon to expire job when he is made redundant at the end of May…

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Devils Demons and Werewolves Short Story Anthology featuring vampire writer Catherine Hargreaves aka LGBT Fantasy Book Writer Catherine Green

Remembering Who I Used to Be

And my shortfall of income to support our family. You see, my mum raised me to be an independent woman. I didn’t need a man in my life. Then I fell in love, and you know what happened next. I fell into the classic trap, but I was happy to do so. I knew what I was doing. My career wasn’t exactly flourishing when I married my husband and got pregnant with our first child. I felt like I might as well try out the housewife role for a bit. But I got bored of that, and very frustrated. I need to work for my own peace of mind, and my own income. I need to do this so I can provide an inspirational role model for my daughters. I also need to be there for my children, and to nurture my family. There is not enough time in the day to fit everything in.

All of this feels like a jumble of thoughts, spilling out of my overactive mind. I decided to update my CV on some job hunt websites, and I went in search of a couple of certificates to add. I still can’t find one of them, but I know I saw it when we moved house. I did find one from 2008, presented to Catherine Hargreaves. She seems like a ghost these days. I have been Mrs Green for nine years, but it feels like forever. Indeed, Miss Hargreaves was a completely different person. She was still finding her way. She didn’t have the courage to write her stories and publish a novel. Mrs Green just went right ahead and did it, with a baby attached to her most of the time. I feel nostalgic when I think of the woman I used to be. I feel happy as the woman I have become. I suppose we haven’t done too badly so far. And there are many more adventures to come.

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Return of the Vampire Hunter by paranormal author Catherine Green

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I’m a Reiki Practitioner!

Posted on April 3, 2019 by SpookyMrsGreen: Ghost Hunting, Vampire Books & Paranormal Family Adventures from Cheshire

I celebrated one very special achievement last week: I obtained my certificate for Okuden Reiki 2nd Degree, following a long period of time to study and complete coursework requirements.

It means that I may now practice as a professional reiki therapist if I should choose. I am still not ready for that leap, but it will develop naturally I am sure.

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I’m a Reiki Practitioner!

My main reason for studying Reiki energy healing was for myself. I began meditating and practising affirmations approximately fifteen years ago, when I discovered Louise L Hay’s famous book, You Can Heal Your Life. Since then I dedicated my spare time to practicing self-care. It has not been easy, as I am sure you can imagine. We are raised to believe that we should always put other people’s needs before our own, but I have learned that sometimes that is simply not practical. We cannot care for other people if we have not cared properly for ourselves. And that is where reiki energy healing comes into its own. We can harness the natural energy of the world and use it to heal our bodies from within. If we open our minds and hearts, we can begin to break down old habits and patterns of behaviour and remove mental and emotional blocks that might be manifesting as physical disorders.

Reiki energy healing does not simply cure all of your ailments. Far from it. Sometimes you might experience a very powerful reiki healing session (as I did last week with my study group), and it will manifest as a short illness or unusual sensations. This means that your body is working hard to remove something toxic from within, and you must allow time to rest and recuperate as appropriate. I am currently experiencing the symptoms of a cold and a painful sore throat, which I believe came about as a combination of the reiki healing session, and my poorly five-year-old daughter. Darn kids and their germs! I am using directed reiki healing to ease my discomfort, but mostly I will allow the virus to run its course, and I will feel a lot better once it has passed and taken away whatever I was holding onto internally. Have you experienced the healing wonder of reiki? What do you think about it?

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My Spiritual Journey: Something is Shifting

Posted on March 27, 2019 by SpookyMrsGreen: Ghost Hunting, Vampire Books & Paranormal Family Adventures from Cheshire

Life has settled down after several years of drama and challenges. I can’t remember life before children, but since we had them, it feels like we have been constantly on the move. I don’t mean physically, I simply mean moving along with the rhythm of life and children.

During the past eight years we have experienced births, deaths, career development, personal tragedy, moving house, money worries and all the other nuances of modern life. We are just an average family trying to get by. But inwardly I have changed. I am still changing. And now I can feel the shift.

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My Spiritual Journey: Something is Shifting

You might understand what I mean by that. We all experience mood swings, many of us are familiar with mental health challenges in all their forms. Sometimes we feel settled and happy in our lives, other times we feel restless, bored or even angry with our situation. I have experienced all of that during the past fifteen years, and now I am ready for a break.

I am very proud to report that I have now completed my coursework requirements to qualify as a reiki practitioner. I will be certified in Okuden 2nd Degree reiki, with Japanese lineage. I have worked very hard to develop my connection to Source energy, and I continue to do so. Reiki isn’t something you pick up for a session and then put away until next time. Once we are connected, we will always feel the energy. What we do with that connection is up to the individual, and I intend to continue my work and progress along my spiritual journey.

My life is changing for the better

My life has changed again recently, and this time definitely for the better. I feel settled, more in control, and more understanding about the way events have unfolded. I feel I have centred myself and am finally a part of the world I inhabit, rather than being an outsider. Does that make sense to you? It is hard to explain, but I feel that perhaps I never really settled on the Earth plane until I developed my meditation practice. Gradually I learned to ground myself, and now I finally feel a real connection to my place, both physically and spiritually. I will continue to practice reiki and see where the journey leads next. But first, I will enjoy my current place in the world. It is a very happy place!

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