Merry Christmas 2014
I would like to wish all the readers of this blog a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. This year has been an amazing one and thank you all for coming along for the ride. We spend Christmas day by going to church in the morning, then having all the family over...
Do you celebrate a white Christmas?
I live in Australia, and here, December is in Summer. Usually Christmas is hot and we celebrate with a BBQ or cold meat and salad, along with getting all the family outside for some backyard cricket or other outdoor game, although some years it's too hot to go outside...
It’s CRAZY time!
We are about to get into the craziest time of year, for us at least. Along with Christmas, Mr Z also has his birthday on December 18. It is also the end of the year for us in Australia and there are Christmas concerts, work Christmas parties, break up gatherings for...
What is the latest book you’ve bought?
I've bought quite a few books lately. Most of them are Christmas gifts, so I can't tell you what they are until after Christmas as I know some of the recipients read this blog. The latest book I've bought for my own enjoyment is Digby's Moon Mission by Renee Price. I...
What is the first job you had?
The first job I had was when I was 12. I started looking after a three year old girl who lived at the end of our street. I looked after her every Saturday afternoon and a few evenings for over a year. It was fun as I got paid for playing with a gorgeous little girl...
For your own reading, do you prefer ebooks or traditional paper/hard back books?
For my own reading, I prefer printed books. I have the Kindle app on my iPad, phone and laptop, and have books that I've downloaded, however I prefer printed books. The main reason I prefer printed books is that I spend all day at work looking at screens, and when I'm...
"It's All About The Books"
If you've been hanging around social media, you would have seen versions of Meghan Trainor's "All About the Bass". I saw this one in my newsfeed this morning & thought you'd all enjoy it too.
What is your favourite film and why?
I have a quite a few favourite films, however there are two that top the list. The first is The Court Jester with Danny Kaye. I fell in love with this movie in my teens when we would see it on TV regularly. It also stars a very young Angela Lansbury. The story is fun...
Do you prefer tea or coffee?
My first choice for hot drink is a nice cup of tea, or better still, a cup of chai. When I go out to a cafe, I often order a chai latte, although I can be quite fussy. I've taught my kids how to make me a nice cup of tea in my favourite mugs, although they are yet to...
Book launch wrap up
I can't believe it's been a week since launched Swallow Me, NOW! Last Saturday at 1pm, at Oakleigh Library, a group gathered ready to launch my first book. There were 28 adults and 11 kids in attendance, including many family members. The day was opened by Eileen...