This year I have read a few YA science fiction novels that I have really loved (particularly Zenn Scarlett by Christian Schoon) and it got me thinking about how much it is rejected as a genre. I used to be one of the ones that turned my nose up at it more often than not,… Continue reading Breaking Down Barriers – Getting into Sci-Fi
Category: Just For Fun
Now What Do I Listen To?
I recently finished listening to an audiobook and have no others to listen to. I am surprised by how much this has affected me - I hadn't realised just how much listening to the story unfold as I went about my day had become 'normal'. I had it playing when I was in the kitchen… Continue reading Now What Do I Listen To?
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Amaretto Cupcakes (Sponsored Post)
The other day I got an email asking if I wanted to do some more baking. I'm never one to turn down cake - especially not the chance to try something new - so I said yes please and immediately went about finding a new recipe to try on the BakingMad.com website. Now I had… Continue reading Amaretto Cupcakes (Sponsored Post)
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Great Bloggers Bake Off, Week #4 – Sausage, Bacon & Egg Pie
Pie Week. Erk. I have never made pastry before in my life. I have used premade stuff frequently (and frequently had disasters with it) so I'm not a complete stranger to it but I do rather have the fear about it. Watching Great British Bake Off did not settle my fears - the custard tart… Continue reading Great Bloggers Bake Off, Week #4 – Sausage, Bacon & Egg Pie
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A Day To Remember – A Guest Post from my Mum!
At the end of August my parents went on a very special day trip and my Mum has written down the experience to share with us all. The epitome of luxury, a journey on the Orient Express is a thing of daydreams and wishful wonder in my mind - it is now a happy memory… Continue reading A Day To Remember – A Guest Post from my Mum!
Carole Finds Her Wings 