“20 FREE Marketing Tips for New Authors” was originally posted in November 2017. However, I have updated it and added new links. Next week, I will be sharing a new post on Paid Marketing Sites for Authors. The day your first book is published is incredibly exciting. However, you now have to market and sell it… This post is based […]
I have read a LOT of books on The Law of Attraction over the years, and worked through many of my internal blocks. However, Denise Duffield-Thomas’s book caught my eye during a recent month long break from blogging, and I am so glad it did. Synopsis Are you ready to get rich?So you want to manifest more money this year. […]
Denzil Walton recently published “Encourage a Child to Watch Birds,” the first in a series of books to inspire children to step away from their phones and computer screens, and discover the joy of Nature. Synopsis “What’s that bird?” asks a child. “What’s it doing? Why are its feathers so colourful? Can we feed it? Where does it nest?” You […]
The weather remains mild here in Donegal, and Mother Nature seems more than a little confused. Growth appears to be around a MONTH ahead of this time last year! It seems timely to share some of my floral highlights from 2018, before I continue with my regular monthly gardening posts: January/February/March April/May/June July/August/September October/November/December I feel incredibly blessed to have […]
If you are searching for inspiration for new travel destinations, look no further! “Travel Stories and Highlights 2019,” edited by Robert Fear, showcases the experience of 55 authors, writers and poets, in 66 travel stories of 500 – 1000 words, and 66 travel highlights of 50 – 100 words. I eagerly awaited its publication, as I have 2 travel stories […]
I took a month off from blogging and social media over Christmas, And I embraced the gift of TIME. My dear aunt Peggy was nearing the end of her TIME on this good Earth, Thus I was able to spend precious quiet TIME by her bedside. The last of a family of eleven, She passed away peacefully, aged 94 years […]
On 7 January, my memoir “Watching the Daisies” was featured on Jessie Cahalin’s blog “Books in my Handbag”, in a “Golden Chapters” post by author Jena C. Henry, who blogs at http://www.jenabooks.com It was a wonderful start to my New Year. Thank you Jessie and Jena. You can read this post via the link below: J ‘If you enjoyed “Eat, […]
Wishing you all a very happy and healthy holiday season, and an abundance of blessings for 2019. I am taking time out to rest and restore, and I shall be posting again from 16 January. Many, many thanks for your support and friendship throughout the year. It means such a lot to me. Brigid P. Gallagher is a retired natural […]
Clootie dumpling is a traditional Scottish steamed pudding, usually eaten at Christmas or New Year (Hogmanay). The term Clootie comes from the Scottish word cloot (clothe) which encases the dumpling while it is cooking. My mother always made a clootie dumpling for Christmas, and I have carried on this tradition. Ingredients 500g plain flour 500g mixed dried fruit (I used […]
I am sharing this post once again as inspiration for Christmas dinner dessert. In 2015, my pavlova style changed forever after witnessing Welsh actor Michael Sheen’s winning triple layer pavlova on “Great British Comic Relief Bake Off. ” Michael used passion fruit and lemon curd for his filling – a beautiful combination. Preparation Preheat oven to 150 C/ 140 for fan […]
