I began “Watching the Daisies” blog back in February 2016, and one of the first friends I made was Bernadette of http://www.haddonmusings.com Bernadette hosted a weekly link up party called Senior Salon, where I have made a lot of really good friends. Earlier this year Esme of http://www.esmesalon.com took over the Senior Salon reigns. She … More Interview at Esme Salon
Sean and Columbia Hillen have been providing creative writing courses in Donegal, and more recently on The Black Sea at http://www.irelandwritingretreat.com Sean has been a war correspondent, medical reporter, travel writer, editor and publisher and is the author of a novel “Pretty Ugly.” We first met last year at a local Christmas Craft Fair and … More Ireland Writing Retreat
Watching the Daisies has been steadily climbing Amazon, reaching a peak of No. 3 on Amazon Kindle for Health, Fitness and Dieting > Diseases and Physical Ailments > Chronic Fatigue Syndrome on two occasions. It is now taking a little rest further down the mountain! Thank You I have many people to thank for supporting … More Climbing Amazon
Last June, I approached Donegal Central Library, to ask if my memoir “Watching the Daisies” could be stocked in local libraries. They were incredibly helpful and advised me to have my book registered with Alan Hanna’s Bookshop, which is run by Irish Library Supplies. Almost a year later, I have contacted all the county libraries … More Alan Hanna’s Bookshop
On Sunday 3 June, I will be answering questions on “Sunday Spotlight” in the “We Love Memoirs” Facebook Group. I shall be there from 10am GMT till evening – with a few breaks. Please pop round and say “Hello.” If you are not already a member of the group you can join HERE We Love … More We Love Memoirs – Sunday Spotlight
I feel very blessed today to share a post that includes a lovely review for my memoir “Watching the Daisies,” from author Jacqui Murray, who is “a prolific author/editor of over a hundred books.” I have enjoyed reading two of her unique thrillers “To Hunt A Sub” and ” Twenty Four Hours,” and I am … More A Great Review from Author Jacqui Murray
It has been 6 months since I had a 0.99 cent offer on “Watching the Daisies.” May is Fibromyalgia Awareness Month, so the e-book will be a mere $0.99/ £0.99/ 0.99 Euro from Sunday 6 May. Amazon Reviews “An extraordinary memoir” “So much more than a life story… a metamorphosis!!” “A must read for anyone … More 0.99 cent Book Promotion
I have two lovely new reviews for “Watching the Daisies” to share with you, from fellow bloggers. Pearsnotparsnipsdotcom The first is from Chris who blogs at Pearnotparsnipsdotcom. You can view her posts HERE. A Gentle Read from a Gentle Spirit I was prompted by Brigid to write this review in her inimatably gentle manner as I … More Two New Reviews for Watching the Daisies
I have been blessed with three new reviews for my self help and travel memoir “Watching the Daisies – Life Lessons on the Importance of Slow” since 25 February! First up is this review from Pamela of “Roughwighting” . You can read Pamela’s latest posts HERE Pamela’s romantic suspense novel “The Right Wrong Man” can be … More New Book Reviews for Watching the Daisies
Following my Heart In 1985, I began to follow my heart instead of my head, and my life changed dramatically. I had been working in a life assurance office for 13 years, earning a fantastic salary in the Actuarial and Life Underwriting Departments. However, I was becoming increasingly depressed. I sought help from a highly … More Colour, Crystals and Aura Readings
