I’ve read several of Melanie Jacobson’s novels, but her Creekville Kisses books are probably my favourites so far (and So Not My Thing, a sublime, captivating novel! Read it!). So I thought I’d share about them in case they interest you too. Kiss Me Now Ms Jacobson is the queen of witty dialogue and well-written […]
During February, many indulge their loved ones with valentines, chocolates and sparkly gifts. But do we extend the same grace and kindness to ourselves we gift to others? A while back, I relayed some stories of my secondary school years with my eldest. As parents do, I shared to help her deal with “life stuff”. […]
Despite the title, I promise there’s nothing nefarious going on here. I’m simply suffering from a book hangover, all thanks to Jody Hedlund’s Waters of Time series. Long story short, I have a consuming case of Will Fever. Symptoms include: daydreaming about a brooding Middle Ages knight, a resurgence of chatting about time travel, and […]
As you might know, I’m a keen romance reader. Contemporary or historical, angsty or sweeter-than-cupcakes, real-life or romcom… romance is my jam. So it thrilled me when I realised I had read four of the 2021 Swoony Awards winners (excluding the other four winners still waiting in my e-book app)! I can say without a […]
I recently received a phone call relating to a business payment I’d sent. The gentleman on the line required confirmation relating to the transaction. Pretty simple, right? But the moment I heard his voice—a deep, velvety Australian accent where he could make a mint recording audiobooks—my brain caught the crazy train to Mushville. Somehow I […]
I’ve been out of confinement for a week now (yay!) and thought I’d share some practical tips should you find yourself in isolation. 👉 You will receive a heap of phone calls from the Health Department, especially with five confirmed positive cases in one day. I may be a prime candidate for government employment after […]
