A proclivity is a tendency or an inclination. For example, I have a proclivity to eat cake and wear purple. So much so that I even did both at our wedding - which was a little over thirteen years ago! Doesn't seem so long. I was able to stand unaided, we were just pretending that even wearing heels … Continue reading Wednesday word of the week – proclivity
Author: patsy
Lee lit fest
I was one of 12 authors involved in the first ever literary festival in my home town of Lee-on-the-Solent (Hampshire UK) yesterday. Here I am watching the mayor and The Bookshop owner Sarah, open the event.
Wednesday word of the week – Concretize
Concretize means to make something concrete rather than abstract. Concrete in this case meaning 'existing in material form' not a mix of sand and cement. Actually getting on and writing your story, as opposed to just day dreaming about seeing it in a bookshop, will concretize your brilliant idea into something you can submit for publication. Concretize may also be spelled … Continue reading Wednesday word of the week – Concretize
Lee-on-the-Solent Literary festival
The first ever Lee-on-the-Solent literary festival is taking place this Saturday, 9th August. Here's the programme of events - There will be books to buy - quite a few authors (including me) will have stalls and of course the bookshop will be open. Please come along if you'll be in the area. Entry is free … Continue reading Lee-on-the-Solent Literary festival
Special offer
Two of my cosy (cozy) crime novel ebooks are reduced to 99p (99c) for the next few days.Disguised Murder and Community Spirit in Little Mallow is the first book in my Little Mallow cosy crime series. Each book is a complete story, but the character's lives carry on one from another. 'plenty of twists and … Continue reading Special offer
Wednesday word of the week – Selective
Selective means, using or categorised by selection, or able to select. It can also mean able to tune into a particular frequency without interruption from others. I've been selective in compiling this set of photos - and if anyone says they don't like them, I shall employ selective hearing!
My, My Weekly Stories
Some of my stories, which have previously been published in My Weekly are available to read for free on their website.
Wednesday word of the week – Sphinx
A sphinx is a creature with a woman's head and lion's body. Sometimes it has wings too. Sphinx-like means an enigmatic or inscrutable person. When people refer to The Sphinx, they generally mean this one at Giza.
Wednesday word of the week –
Altruism is unselfishness, concern for other people or regard for others. An altruist is a person who behaves altruistically. Btw, running this website isn't simply an altruistic action on my part. You're supposed to be suckered into buying my books!
Listen Up!
That's quite a bossy post title, but I have a good excuse - it's also the title of my story in the current The People's Friend Special. It's about someone who gets nagged to eat his vegetables. Eating vegetables is good for you, so whilst I'm being bossy, I'll tell you to make sure you … Continue reading Listen Up!