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Dial M for Mud Cake!

So, about this story: I was quite young when I first saw Hitchcock’s Dial M for Murder – maybe too young – because...
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A Conferencing we will Go! (:-)

Hello again, I promised to get to this more often and yet again I failed... And there's only one reason:...
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Writers Presentation with a Difference

It's been a busy year so far, and I've been fortunate to have been invited to present many workshops or...
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What’s in a Word?
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What’s in a Word?

A whole month has disappeared in to 2022, already! Yikes! Can you believe it? I guess this time of year...
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What’s most important to you at this time of the year? And more giveaways… (Well, hey – it’s that time of year!)
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What’s most important to you at this time of the year? And more giveaways… (Well, hey – it’s that time of year!)

Hello and Happy Times! Well, gosh – it’s almost Christmas. I have another giveaway but you’ll have to scroll down...
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New Home for Rosie Hart!
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New Home for Rosie Hart!

It’s been way too long and sadly while I don’t have a late note, there are valid reasons. I don’t...
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Free Books, Winter Salad and Garden Experiments
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Free Books, Winter Salad and Garden Experiments

I’m so excited about a few things this week - some simple, some mind-blowing. The mind-blowing excitements are the two...
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Simmering Soup,  Rapturous Releases and Winter Woes
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Simmering Soup,  Rapturous Releases and Winter Woes

Baby, it’s cold outside… How are you all? Have you claimed your free novella yet? It’s great reading weather so...
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Introducing Rosie Hart to the World – with Plum & Port Jam on Top!
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Introducing Rosie Hart to the World – with Plum & Port Jam on Top!

Last Saturday we had a fabulous afternoon at Cardiff library, here at beautiful Lake Macquarie. The library hosted the event...
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The Tale of The Great Chocolate Cake Debacle
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The Tale of The Great Chocolate Cake Debacle

Or... HELP!!!! Chocolate Cake Recipe Needed! In my new series, The Rosie Hart Mysteries, baking is Rosie's passion and thanks...
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New Direction for Kaz!
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New Direction for Kaz!

A new year and a new beginning and I’m so excited! In a complete 360, I’m following my heart and...
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