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Inspiration from ‘Tea at Sam’s’.

Posted on April 16, 2012 by journojohnson

I have just finished reading a book written by a friend of mine, Sue Cross. The book is titled ‘Tea at Sam’s’ and features the stories of three expatriate women whose lives become entwined together as they meet at a local … Continue reading →

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The Struggle to take part

Posted on April 9, 2012 by journojohnson

What a weekend this Easter time! Down to Putney to share the boat race with all my many New Zealand relatives and cheer on the only Kiwi in the race. The Friday night (Good Friday) saw us out for a … Continue reading →

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The traveller returns

Posted on March 12, 2012 by journojohnson

Hi Folks, Yes I’m back from the other side of the world and hopefully brimming full of ideas! Well, yes I am actually. I’m busy writing up my article about it already, a commissioned article with pics. We had a … Continue reading →

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The year of the book!

Posted on January 19, 2012 by journojohnson

Feeling really buoyed up and excited at the moment all because of  ‘It started with a kiss’. Well, not exactly because I’ve had a phantom kisser lately (you’ll have to read Miranda Dickinson’s book to find out what I mean) but … Continue reading →

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New Year reflections

Posted on January 1, 2012 by journojohnson

This must be my first New Year away from my husband since our marriage. He’s up in the North-East looking after his invalid Mother still recovering from a broken hip and I’m at home with my invalid son recovering from … Continue reading →

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Birthday and end-of-year reflections

Posted on December 21, 2011 by journojohnson

Having been duly reminded of my month’s absence by various friends and followers here is both a recap of my birthday last week and a looking forward to Christmas at the end of the week.My birthday lunch was spent in … Continue reading →

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The ups and downs of life.

Posted on November 17, 2011 by journojohnson

Life is hard at present. I wish I were going to the RNA’s Winter Party tonight with the other wonderful romantic writers – couldn’t however as the last train comes back at about 8pm to the sticks! -but instead am … Continue reading →

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An emotional rollercoaster

Posted on October 25, 2011 by journojohnson

What an emotional rollercoaster this last week has been. First, last Wednesday (19th), we had all the thrills and excitement of our Adam’s graduation ceremony at the Royal Albert Hall – first class degree from Imperial. Fantastic setting and we … Continue reading →

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Find your own voice and follow it…

Posted on October 10, 2011 by journojohnson

Find your own voice in writing and follow it, said Julian Fellowes at the Literature Festival last night. What good advice. Sometimes it’s tempting to capitulate and try to emulate someone else’s style e.g. I can’t abide a lot of … Continue reading →

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A little encouragement can go a long way…

Posted on October 3, 2011 by journojohnson

After having felt down for a number of weeks due to writer’s block and discouragement, children all leaving the nest on a more permanent basis, age and infirmities etc etc I now see the world in a new light. After … Continue reading →

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