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Two new reviews for Jigsaw Island

Posted on November 20, 2020 by Lynne

Thank you, Jenny and Bob for taking the time to read the book and share your thoughts. bob   A very readable life enhancing book that addresses contemporary issues without being rose tinted. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 16 … Continue reading →

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Friday Fiction Feature for Jigsaw Island

Posted on October 16, 2020 by Lynne

Many thanks to LORRAINE MACE, creator of the hugely popular D.I. STERLING series (https://www.lorrainemace.com/d-i-sterling-series/) for including JIGSAW ISLAND in her blog today. Find it HERE

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New Goodreads review of Jigsaw Island

Posted on September 24, 2020 by Lynne

Thank you to David Tucker for this lovely review on Goodreads September 22, 2020 A very timely, humane book, full of heart and humour. It is believable and its structure is never contrived. One is drawn in through the alternating … Continue reading →

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Herkos odonton – a barrier of teeth i.e. keeping secret

Posted on September 15, 2020 by Lynne

OK, opening the barrier, and about to give away one of my secrets. Not that I have a bronze medal for Scottish Highland and Country dancing, not that I was asked to give up maths in 5th year because I … Continue reading →

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Another five star review for JIGSAW ISLAND

Posted on September 14, 2020 by Lynne

Thanks to Jillian Morton for her review of JIGSAW ISLAND. Deleted a couple of words because – oops – they contain a spoiler But thank you, Jillian, for a great review. Taken a while to get here from Oz but … Continue reading →

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JIGSAW ISLAND – new review on Goodreads

Posted on September 8, 2020 by Lynne

This is a warm and delightful read. I really enjoyed it. Characters and relationships are brought to life with skilfully written and convincing dialogue. The relationships are believable and very relatable. All in all, it was an engrossing plot, well … Continue reading →

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For those of you who remember calypso…

Posted on September 7, 2020 by Lynne

Shopping calypso, shopping calypso, hear all about it – yakka-yak-yak Morrisons Sainsburys Aldi and Tesco – giving out the discounts and getting it back Well we had a happy ‘sperience in Teignmouth town Never thought our groc’ry store would let … Continue reading →

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Start ’em young

Posted on August 28, 2020 by Lynne

In 1990s in Berkshire, I ran a young people’s performance group, Fable Productions. Students devised, wrote, and performed their own plays. I remember them all. ​ Occasionally, I wrote plays based on students’ ideas. Wonder do they remember me? And … Continue reading →

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An island like a jigsaw piece upon a painted ocean…

Posted on August 25, 2020 by Lynne

Managed only a foundation year at art school but loved every minute – still fiddle with paintbrushes and collect art. Top left ‘Condo Blue’ by Dean L Hohn, a Tasmanian photographer, top right 3D artwork by Liz Shreeve, Australian artist … Continue reading →

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Another story – this time lighter – about a little girl and an Archangel – and set in Greece…

Posted on August 20, 2020 by Lynne

I wrote this between TERRIBLE WITH RAISINS (eBook here) and JIGSAW ISLAND (eBook here). It’s a long short story, hopefully heartwarming but nearly 4,000 words – so only for the brave… MESSAGE TO ARCHANGEL MICHAEL 25th October 2018 Hi Mum … Continue reading →

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