“The Whole News” Blog

Opening our minds to greater awareness and depth

The ‘End’ of the Story

The ‘End’ of the Story

Yesterday was my first wedding anniversary. You might recall my blogs of a couple of years ago about meeting a new man, a dancer, in the wake of writing my first novel for adults, Wanted: Greener Grass. My character’s life in that book was turned upside down, and so...

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Quick daily step to support your goal-achievement this year

Quick daily step to support your goal-achievement this year

Toward the end of last year I began thinking about recommitting to the old ‘Top 6 or 7 For Success’ formula. I’ve heard it so many times: all the successful people make a list of their top priorities and then do those first, before tackling anything else, and that’s...

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Success Leaves Clues

Success Leaves Clues

These ‘soft lens photos’ are of me presenting at Rosemary McCallum’s ‘Christmas Spectacular’ a few weeks ago. BIG THANK YOU to Rosemary for inviting me back to share my story and books. I felt very at home among her clients and friends and followers, who all share my...

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Extra love for one of my children

Extra love for one of my children

No, it’s not what you’re thinking. I don’t have favourites! I love all my three kids with all my heart. But I think of my books as my children too. I went through a long gestation period with each one of them, labour pains, a birthing experience, infancy, etc. Some of...

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