I’m Coming, George!

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I’m ecstatic to be going to see West Side Story at the Royal Albert Hall tonight, with the Sister.  It’s a showing of the film with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra playing along.  How cool is that?  And what’s really getting me excited – apart from the music and the choreography which were truly ground-breaking when the film came out – is the thought of seeing George Chakiris again.  Love that man!  And the sight of him in that mauve shirt I will take to my grave!  About sixteen or seventeen years ago I saw him playing Mr Rochester in Jane … Read the rest »

Nigel May

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Let’s have a huge round of applause for today’s guest……….NIGEL MAY!

Nigel May is a TV presenter and author. He regularly presents on UK shopping channels where he has built up a substantial fan base. He has also featured on Channel 4, C5, ITV and broadcast live from America.
As a writer he has written for many of the UK’s most successful magazines and newspapers, specialising in showbiz and celebrity, as well as writing on subjects ranging from relationships through to travel. He is also one of the UK’s most popular craft personalities, having launched his own successful range, A-May-Zing.… Read the rest »

Buried in Bluebells and Caroline’s Colours

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This week started with the news of yet another death, this time of my friend and colleague Mark’s dad.  Life has thrown a lot at Mark in the last few years and I really feel for him for his loss.  And perhaps it was that, plus a visit on Father’s Day to my own parents’ grave that got me thinking about my own death, especially about the funeral.

Sorting out my Mum’s funeral, and then all her stuff, was extremely stressful and that was with sharing the load with the Sister and the Brother.  My own darling Daughter is an … Read the rest »

Releasing Holiday Reads….Two-handed!

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Well!  It is my great pleasure to tell you that HOLIDAY READS is now available on Kindle!  http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00L4K4R40?*Version*=1&*entries*=0

It contains seven quirky little stories that I hope will keep you entertained on your sun-lounger, or wherever you might be spending your summer hols, even if it’s lying on the sofa in your own living-room or sitting in your back garden.  Pour yourself a nice glass of your favourite tipple, put your feet up and …ENJOY!!

And I was actually able to publish it using BOTH hands.  Because my operation was cancelled.  I was being prepped on Tuesday when told that … Read the rest »

Mandy Baggott

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Well, what a treat!  We’ve only got the brilliant Mandy Baggott joining us today!

Mandy Baggot is an award-winning romantic fiction author, writing hot heroes and emotional reads.  She is a regular contributor to writing blogs and on-line magazine, Loveahappyending Lifestylehttp://www.loveahappyending.com/.  Mandy loves mashed potato, white wine, country music, World’s Strongest Man, travel and handbags. She has appeared on ITV1’s Who Dares Sings and auditioned for The X-Factor.  Mandy is a member of the Romantic Novelists’ Association and lives near Salisbury, Wiltshire, UK with her husband, two daughters and cats, Kravitz and Springsteen.

Visit her website at http://www.mandybaggot.com

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Home Again, Home Again, Jiggety Jig

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So – I’m back in Blighty!  The last few days in Antigua passed in a blur of activity. There was filming; the pilot episode of the Amazing Adventures of Maisie and Em.  We shot right up until 3pm on Sunday and I had to be at the airport for 6!!  Great fun, though, and kudos to all concerned.  So laidback!!  I’ve never been on a shoot where the actors are the first ones there – but hey! – there’s a first time for everything!  And I have to say, that once everyone arrived it all went so well.  Apart from … Read the rest »

Days Are Flying By

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Where have three weeks gone?  Huh?  Who can tell me?  I can’t believe I’ve only got three days left before I leave Antigua.  I have this sort of panicky feeling that I’m running out of time.

I’ve promised myself some beach time tomorrow, after I’ve been to APUA offices, that is.  I am dreading the thought of that.  Usually I deal with this wonderful woman, Ms Goodwin, but she’s not in the office at the moment and I’ve been told I have to go into the offices in person to deal with my problem, which is, I admit, totally of … Read the rest »

Sara Gibbs

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I can’t believe how lucky we are that SARA GIBBS is joining us today! Sara Gibbs is a twenty-something freelance features journalist, PR gal and the editor of popular UK lifestyle blog, Darling Lovely Life: www.darlinglovelylife.com.  She lives with her husband John and four cats in Surrey, England.  You can follow Sara on https://www.facebook.com/darlinglovelylife and https://mobile.twitter.com/darlinglovelies

ES: Where did you spend your last holiday and why did you choose to go there?
SG: My last holiday was an absolutely epic road trip across the US. My husband and I had quite a difficult first year of marriage, caring for and … Read the rest »

The Amazing Adventures of Maisie and Em – ACTION!

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What an exciting week it’s been!  After two years of planning we are finally shooting the pilot episode of the Amazing Adventures of Maisie and Em.  Heather Doram and I went onto ABS Television’s  breakfast programme, good Morning Antigua and Barbuda on Thursday as our characters.  It was a lot of fun as Maisie and Em flirted mercilessly with presenter   William Dorsett, who was a good sport and gave co-presenter the lovely Brucella Marsh a lot to deal with.  We then had a production meeting and ran our lines together Nd then with the producer and director and this morning … Read the rest »

Girl-friend Belly Laughs

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There is nothing – NOTHING – in the world like having a really good belly laugh with a close friend.  I can’t speak for men, but for women, those moments with a girl-friend when you laugh until you can’t speak or you fear you may wet yourself are priceless.  That’s how it’s been for me this week with my dear friend V, who I’ve just left at V C Bird International Airport as she waits for her BA flight home.

We’ve know each other for years; have been there for each other through so many traumas and moments of great … Read the rest »