Due to a fault at an Auckland substation thousands of Aucklanders were without Internet access last night and today. I was one of the thousands and have suffered through the 24 hour downtime with great impatience. I dislike my ISP. I'd change if it wasn't such a huge...
Thirteen Contemporary Romances I've Read Recently I'm going through a contemporary blitz at the moment and thought I'd share what I've been reading. I enjoyed all the following books but have noted my extra favorites. I'm also after some sympathy. I did a header over...
I saw this ad on TV the other day. It's from my favorite New Zealand store, Whitcoulls, and it made me laugh because this name problem has been me for the last three weeks. Today, I sat down and toughed it out, choosing names in much the way this couple did. In fact,...
Last month, a record number of New Zealanders left the country to move to Australia in the hope of finding a new and better life. On average around 700 people leave New Zealand each week. We had elections this month. My husband and I haven't been happy with the way...
A recent survey done by SPARC (Sport & Recreation New Zealand) has found that around half of New Zealand adults exercise for at least half an hour a day five times a week. Their survey shows the level of exercise among adults is about the same as in 2001. SPARC spends...
I'm guest blogging at Jennifer's Randon Musing today and talking about hot stuff. I'm also giving away a download of my recent release, Fringe Benefits. All you need to do is post a comment. Here's the link. Shelley
Thirteen Sayings about FRIENDS AND FRIENDSHIP The theme of my current WIP is friends and friendship. I thought I'd give you friend sayings today. I also have a research-type question for you at the end and would really like your input. 1. A good friend can tell you...
I've been working hard with my writing, starting quite early in the day. I can only sit for an hour or so and try to walk around a little in between. I'll go and get a cup of tea and do a few stretches. I'm still going through my Country music phase and had the...
I read in the New Zealand Herald today that some of King Henry VIII's love letters, along with thousands of other Tudor and Elizabethan documents, go online this month for public viewing. The love letters were written by the king in 1527 to the woman who became his...
