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Dear Readers, Well, I am now in the rehab phase after my fifth back operation. Sometimes I think I chose the wrong career given the nature of my spine. But did I choose my career or did it choose me? I have felt the drive to write since I was a child, so I can’t …[ read more ]

Dear Readers, It’s been a frustrating time for me over the last few weeks as I have been trying to manage an unhappy back. Is this the writer’s curse? Sitting for long periods is not good for any of us, but I’m afraid I have to be in front of the computer to write. I know some …[ read more ]

Dear Readers,I was busily writing my 97th book when my beautiful 12 year old miniature poodle, Lily, became desperately ill with her stage six heart murmur. I have had to say goodbye to a lot of pets in my lifetime but this one was particularly heart wrenching. Lily was a really special dog. Everyone who …[ read more ]

Dear Readers, I was busy working on book number 97 but then I was interrupted by the tragic loss of my beloved miniature poodle Lily. She was the most beautiful companion and so easy to train from the moment she was born. I  actually helped deliver her, so our bond was particularly strong. She was …[ read more ]

Dear Readers, Well, summer is over and now the leaves are about to turn in my garden. We had to say a sad farewell to one of our elderly cats. He was suffering from arthritis and we couldn’t control his pain any longer. I will miss him waking me up every morning with a pat on …[ read more ]