Tag Archives: Dorothy Bruce

Food al fresco

Posted on September 14, 2016 by jingsandthings

When you hail from a country where summers rarely reach dizzying heights of temperature (more often a breezy mix of sun and cloud and the occasional shower) eating in the open air is a fairly rare experience, especially when it … Continue reading →

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Spring fashions

Posted on May 23, 2016 by jingsandthings

Last weekend the trees around us suddenly dressed themselves in their new finery. Our exposed situation means that it’s mainly hardy natives that grow well. And while some cheeky chaps from other parts of the world survive, and bloom and … Continue reading →

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No fog horns, just a jingle

Posted on October 11, 2015 by jingsandthings

Videos are on my mind. Not the neatly packaged and enticingly or garishly labelled bought from a shelf in supermarket or shop, or downloaded or streamed to computer. But a short promotional video, shot, assembled and brought into the world … Continue reading →

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A little slice of immortality

Posted on September 21, 2015 by jingsandthings

Good news always makes a day go with a swing, puts a smile on your face, a bounce in your step. Makes your fingers dance on the keyboard. My good news this morning is that one of my short stories, … Continue reading →

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Hoots, honks and bangs

Posted on July 11, 2014 by jingsandthings

With a thrill of excitement yesterday I watched my very own video on YouTube. For my first book, In the Wake of the Coup, I put together a Powerpoint presentation for the launch. For my second novel, The Seaweed Cage, … Continue reading →

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Jasmine has a red sports car

Posted on July 1, 2014 by jingsandthings

Sometimes I just want to get out, away from computer and books, folders and papers. Where we go (husband is usually dragged along) doesn’t much matter, as long as there is something of interest to photograph. The Scottish Borders is … Continue reading →

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The Seaweed Cage

Posted on May 23, 2014 by jingsandthings

The Seaweed Cage I have added a page with details of my new book. Hope you will wander over and have a look.

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As changeable as…

Posted on April 11, 2014 by jingsandthings

I live in a country with a climate described as temperate, but which can at times include the weather of all four seasons (plus a few more) within one day. The sun comes out, the temperature rises; the rain comes … Continue reading →

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Posties and votes

Posted on October 23, 2013 by jingsandthings

When putting together the presentation for the launch of my book In the Wake of the Coup, I mentioned in a slide that increased apathy, and the rise of people no longer voting in elections, had been one of the … Continue reading →

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I’ve taken the plunge

Posted on August 28, 2013 by jingsandthings

A number of years ago I reached the stage of attracting a publisher’s interest in a biography, researched over many years, but sadly nothing came of it. Disappointment, but deep breaths. Round other possible publishers, but no success. I gave … Continue reading →

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