Month: April 2012

Family ties

икона за подаръкAfter a lot of searching the internet and following leads, I’m delighted to tell you that the family I was seeking have now re-connected. I believe that they had never met in around 69 years, so when they meet up in a few weeks time, it should be cause for celebration. It’s nice… Read more »

Talks: writing, BDMLR, ME/CFS

I have agreed to do a couple of talks – as you know, I’ve done talks in the past for libraries, readers groups and even launched the Gateshead Libraries Short Story competition a few years ago, but they do make me nervous. This is for a number of reasons: * The ME/CFS means that I… Read more »

Genealogy

As some of you may know, I have a huge interest in genealogy – I think it’s good to know where/who you came from. I was lucky enough to be able to track down the long-lost famiy of a close relation and it’s a fabulous feeling, being a catalyst in a family reunion. I happened… Read more »