Friday Foto - Clouds

It's been a week of rain, wind and general weather gloom, but this afternoon we were treated to clear skies and the most amazing cloud formations. The words and music of David Gates come to mind...

Of all the wonders I was one allowed
I think that I would always choose a cloud
...
Keeping secrets no one else could know
For I'm the one who told them so

(from Clouds Suite)

Thought for the Writer's Day

Creative successes are often preceded by creative failures, for trial and error are the natural companions of creativity (Anon)

That's one to remember when all seems lost.

Click for Charity

Got a minute? Then head on over to one of the charity websites and click on the Click to Give buttons. You'll see the tags along the top of the site which allows you to Click to Give to any, preferably all, of the charities mentioned. You click daily and sponsors pay for food, mammograms, healthcare, etc. The website promise is that 100% of the sponsor money goes to charity. Why not favourite the sites so you can click daily? Or you can even sign up on the sites and daily reminders will be sent direct to your email box.

Happy Clicking!

Refreshed and Recharged

Back from holiday in the South of France with a ton of ideas, not to mention some heady "hero" inspiration. Those Mediterranean males can certainly hold a girl's attention :)

Got a couple of plots boiling as well. Monte Carlo is one of my most favourite places in the world and it never fails to inspire a tale or two of passion and seduction in such a beautiful and glamorous setting. My fingers are itching to get the keyboard smoking!

There was an added bonus to our recent trip - fabulous art exhibits were scattered around the Principality in aid of the Prince Albert II Foundation of Monaco. The Eco Art Parade 2009 is an environmental art exhibition and this year's theme was the Bonelli’s Eagle, an endangered species of the Mediterranean. The Foundation supports the protection of this eagle. The photo is entitled "Love your Life" by Gitte Peters - one of my favourite exhibits and located in the beautiful Casino Gardens.

Celebrating a New Contract!

Thrilled to have signed a new contract with Samhain Publishing for Play Me. Poker and passion in the glamorous south of France featuring a hot Sicilian billionaire with a penchant for blackmail. Gotta love those Mediterranean hunks with an arrogant streak. When they fall, they fall...fast and hard :))

Happy Father's Day...

... to wonderful fathers everywhere. I lost my own special dad twenty seven years ago, but he feels as close to me as ever. He still whispers in my ear when I get despondent, gently nudges me back on the path of self belief whenever I veer off, and urges me toward my goals and dreams. I can hear his wise words in many situations. Dad was an armchair philosopher, a sage with an encouraging smile. He could also be tough when required, and didn't mince his words. Whenever I said I couldn't do something, he'd tell me in no uncertain terms that if that's what I believed, then that was what would become true.

To dad - my very first hero.

A good way to end the week

Nothing quite like a pamper session at Bath's Thermae Spa to get the weekend off to a great start. Met a friend mid-morning then we headed for the rooftop pool, where you simply glide through the warm mineral-rich waters (that's Bath Abbey in the distance). Then we dragged ourselves down to the aroma steam rooms, where you can cool off under the waterfall shower before heading down to the Minerva Pool.

Here, the gentle current effortlessly tugs you around the pool. Then it was back to the rooftop (my favourite) to finish the session. All too soon it was over, so we consoled ourselves with lunch. It's a tough life. Ahh... already planning the next visit.

Take a look at the Thermae Spa's website where you can view a video of what's on offer.