Learning to read can be a tricky business. Each morning S sits and reads her school reading book to me. Some days she manages the whole book; other days she barely manages one page without giving up. Some days I barely manage one page before I want to scream in Read more…
This year, Little Tiger Press turns 30. To celebrate they are publishing a host of wacky and wonderful picture books to entertain, engage and stimulate little ones. From a band of hairy monsters to a lonely panda bear, fairy tale babysitters and blanket-loving babies, these vibrant and original picture books Read more…
I buy – and read – a lot of books. There is a teetering stack of books next to my desk downstairs, another in the living room, and three next to my bed – as well as two book cases crammed with books! My “TBR” pile is ridiculous, so I’ve Read more…
It’s hard to get over a nervous breakdown. When you’re stuck in the midst of it, it feels like nothing will ever be normal again; there’s no way back to life. When I had a breakdown, I stopped sleeping, eating and reading. The sleeping was the worst part, closely followed Read more…
I love to read books about blogging. There are so many available on Kindle, I download them and consume them like there’s no tomorrow. Even if I don’t learn anything new from them, they keep me inspired to be better with my blog… and hopefully they have helped me to Read more…
This month I decided to start work on writing a book. I’ve always wanted to publish a book, and decided the only way to get it done was just to bite the bullet and write! The problem is, I have several ideas in my head for a book, and I Read more…
It occurred to me this weekend that it’s entirely possible my sister has spent more quality time with S than I have, over the last month. Between moving house, trying to fit packing and unpacking in around work, and a bunch of other stuff I won’t go into, my Read more…
I’ve just read something that’s left me utterly gobsmacked. You know when you read something, and your first thought is, it’s not the 1st of April yet, is it? I’m afraid I’m rather out of touch with the news these days; if it’s not reported on my local radio Read more…