Back in March I was tagged for a fun little Blog Hop which allows you all a peek into my manuscript(s). I have J. G. Burdette to thank for this. Sorry it took a while to get round to doing this but I’m sure you’ll have read I had a few things happen recently. Originally the idea… Continue reading My novel blog hop
Tag: writing
Short but sweet – Spring time is nearly here
A wonderful moment occurred on Friday 15th February at 6.32am when I was driving to work in the dark. The sky was clear after weeks of none stop mist, rain and snow. I knew that it was likely and my heart skipped a beat when I saw it. There against a very dark indigo colour… Continue reading Short but sweet – Spring time is nearly here
Calligraphy: The Art of writing or why I bought a Fountain Pen
I don’t know about you but I hate pens. Not all pens but just the cheap throw-away biro type pens that we all seem to have to endure these days. The sort of pens that 20 years ago would be attached to the end of a chain at banks or medical practices. Sufficient to write… Continue reading Calligraphy: The Art of writing or why I bought a Fountain Pen
2012 blog in review
The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2012 annual report for this blog. Here’s an excerpt: 600 people reached the top of Mt. Everest in 2012. This blog got about 5,900 views in 2012. If every person who reached the top of Mt. Everest viewed this blog, it would have taken 10 years to get… Continue reading 2012 blog in review
If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.
Early this week I had what passes as a moment of minor success at my workplace. I managed to secure an order from a customer. This may sound mundane and indeed it isn’t the greatest achievement ever. However I have been trying to win business from this customer for over 2 and a half years. … Continue reading If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.
Why are we here? or The SOAS Library
Why are we here? I’m not going to attempt to answer the big theological debate here, at least not today. Everyone goes through a series of events or experiences that gradually shape their ideas, ideals and general outlook on life. Being born in the late 20thC is a big factor, it is a fact that… Continue reading Why are we here? or The SOAS Library
Stephen Liddell 