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It began as a card

Posted on November 24, 2016 by jingsandthings

It began as a card for my husband to mark a significant milestone, our special anniversary, but a card seemed insufficient to cover fifty years of marriage. So I wondered about a double card but wasn’t sure how I could make … 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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Biggar, Brownsbank and thistles

Posted on July 8, 2013 by jingsandthings

Off a couple of sunny but breezy days ago through hills and Tweed Valley to Biggar where Independent Bookseller of the Year for Scotland 2013, Atkinson Pryce (www.atkinson-pryce.co.uk), was holding one of a number of talks as part of a … Continue reading →

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