Firstly, I’m visiting NJ Walters’ blog today, where I talk about love and friendship. There’s also a giveaway. My topic today was inspired by my new body butter, which smells like pink grapefruit. Thirteen Things About Grapefruit 1. The grapefruit is a cross between...
Thursday Thirteen
Fear of Flying
Our neighbors are currently on a plane and heading to the US for a holiday. Mrs. Neighbor is desperately terrified of flying and intended to go straight to the bar. Mrs. Neighbor isn’t alone in her fear of flying, and I thought flying would make a great topic for my...
13 Facts About Shipboard Food on the Pacific Pearl
I’m home again after our cruise aboard the Pacific Pearl. Those who have been on a cruise before will know about the sheer amount of food available. It’s very tempting to have a little of this and a little of that and before you know it, clothes strain at the seams....
The Eyes Have It
Eyes give me problems. During the writing of my books, my characters change eye color regularly. Sometimes I don’t catch it, but luckily my editor is on the ball. In the book world there are lots of heroes and heroines out there with green eyes. Lots. Quite a few...
Thirteen Facts About Pigs
Since many of my discussions with my sister this week have centered on farming and animals I thought I’d do a TT on pigs. Thirteen Facts About Pigs 1. The domestic pig are descendants of the wild boars of Europe and Africa. 2. Male pigs are called boars. Female pigs...
Thirteen Favorite Animal Encounters
Regular visitors to my blog will know how much I enjoy travel. When the travel is combined with seeing animals in their natural habitat, I’m there because there is something very special about viewing animals on their home turf. Here are some of my favorite animal...
Thirteen Facts about Terriers
Bella, our dog is a Jack Russell, and our first dog Scotty was a fox terrier. Both came from the Humane Society and were of mixed parentage i.e. they both have a mystery element in their background. Hubby and I like terriers because they’re small and intelligent with...
Thirteen Cinderella Facts
Cinderella is my favorite fairy tale. I like the idea of Cindy getting ahead of her horrid stepfamily and snagging the prince to live happy ever after. Recently I’ve written a contemporary romance that’s a modern retelling of Cinderella, and I thought Cinderella facts...
13 Places to Visit in Sydney
In a couple of months hubby and I are visiting Sydney. It’s a great city with a gorgeous harbor and lots to do. I highly recommend a visit if you’re heading down this end of the world. Thirteen Places to Visit While in Sydney 1. The harbor bridge. Walk across it,...