Last night I had one of the most surreal dreams I’ve ever had—and let’s be honest, I’ve had a few. But this one? This one left me waking up seriously freaked out. You know that feeling when you’re not sure if you need a hug or an exorcist? Yep, that.…
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You know when a character creeps into your stories and refuses to leave? That was Ruby Madison. She first showed up in December Moon—as a ghost, no less—and instantly became one of my absolute favourites to write. She’s quirky, feisty, full of spark and sass… the kind of character who…
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This month’s Songful Style challenge is a real blast from the past — a wild, colourful, toe-tapping party track that pretty much defines fun: Love Shack by The B-52s! It was chosen by the fabulous Marsha, and I think we’ve all been secretly dying to get our groove on with…
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My husband and I have lived in Portugal since 1986, moving here with our families as children. We’ve essentially grown up alongside the country. We got married here (pictured above, the Algarve wedding) and Gibraltar (for the official bit, it was just easier to do that, at the time). We…
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You know when people say, “At least you had a backup”? Yeah… not so much. Recently, I had one of those heart-stopping, stomach-dropping moments no writer ever wants to experience. I lost everything. (I talked about it in a previous blog post, but didn’t go into much detail about the different…
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Portugal has been my home since I was ten years old, and even now, I’m still fascinated by the quirky beliefs and old traditions that shape daily life here. Superstitions are woven into everyday life — from stepping into a new home, to handling salt and roosters, and even making…
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