Rediscovering Blogging and Its Impact on Mental Health

If you’re a regular visitor to my blog, you might have noticed that it’s been a while since I shared anything personal. Life has a way of challenging us, and like many, in the past I’d been only inclined to share the highlights rather than the lows. However, I’ve come to understand that there’s nothing wrong with acknowledging that we’ve faced tough times. So, here I am, finding my way back to my interests, joining new book clubs, dusting off my digital pen, and diving back into my blogging journey.
Book Review on Love Marriage by Monica Ali

If you enjoy learning about people, where they have come from, the mistakes they make, the learning journey they go through and the essence of who they are and what makes us all human then Love Marriage is the book for you.
Book Review on David Nicholl’s You are Here

David Nicholls’ You Are Here was an exceptionally good book. It felt like it landed in my lap as if by fate, as I’d been contemplating doing Wainwright’s Coast to Coast walk.
Book Review Of Erin Kelly’s The Skeleton Key

Erin Kelly’s The Skeleton Key is a thrilling read, offering an eerie blend of fantasy, mystery, and fairytale. The novel invites readers into Eleanor (Nell)’s complex, captivating, and, at times, frightening world. The protagonist’s life has been continually impacted by The Golden Bones, a children’s book written fifty years ago by her father, Frank.
Experiencing Loose Women Live: An Unforgettable Mother-Daughters’ Day Out

I’m a firm believer in the “glass half full” approach and felt compelled to share the fantastic Easter weekend I had with my girls, which culminated in a trip to watch Loose Women live.
Book Review on Esme Young’s Behind the Seams

Esme Young’s Behind the Seams was a gift from my daughter, as she knows I’ve enjoyed “The Great Sewing Bee”. So, of course, I read it. It was a quick and pleasant read. Like many celebrity autobiographies, its focus is on who the author knows and who she has interacted with over the years. It is well-written, and her style and voice are engaging.