Plans for 2013?

Got any plans for 2013 yet? If not, then check out my feature in the January 2013 issue of BBC Countryfile magazine, suggesting ten top country skills courses that you …

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Christmas Spirit at Burway Books

There was lots of Christmas spirit at Burway Books, yesterday afternoon, when local Shropshire authors descended upon the bookshop, all tempted by the mince pies and mulled wine.

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TPPW Review

The Positively Productive Writer has been reviewed by the American Midwest Book Review website. Details can be found at: http://www.midwestbookreview.com/sbw/dec_12.htm#Writing

Mince Pies, Dogs, Chickens and Chief Whips!

On the afternoon of Sunday 9th December, Burway Books in Church Stretton are holding a Christmas event where local authors will be selling their books (and signing them) offering the …

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Stretton Probus Group

Members of the Stretton Probus Group preparing to hear my talk!

Coming Soon!

My publishers Hodder & Stoughton, have returned the signed contract today, which means I can announce that 100 Ways For A Dog To Train Its Human will soon be available …

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This Is No Bluff – Win Tickets To See Bond!

If you fancy winning two tickets to see the World Premiere of the next James Bond film, Skyfall, check out the new-look Bluffer’s Guide website, which has recently been relaunched. …

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Thank you, 228,017 times

  Just a quick post to thank all 228,017 of you who’ve bought 100 Ways For A Dog To train Its Human. I can’t believe the numbers still keep getting …

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The Gleanings – Writing for the Magazine Market

Kate, Carol, Julie, me, Avis and Barry at The Gleanings: photo credit Yvonne Hart

My thanks go to Kate, Carol, Julie, Avis and Barry who all got into the spirit during my weekend course at The Gleanings, last weekend. On Saturday, the weather was absolutely glorious, with the view stretching across the Shropshire countryside to the Devil’s Chair on the Stiperstones. Unfortunately, the weather on Sunday was not as good, and we found ourselves playing “Spot the Stiperstones’ between the rain clouds.

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