It's incredible the joy a little animal can bring into your life. It's almost a year since I collected Luna from an animal shelter. Her mother had been dumped with seven tiny pups on an abandoned farm. I fell in love with her the moment I saw her. She had walked away from all the… Continue reading Lovely Luna!
Month: February 2021
Roe Deer Doe
We are lucky to have so much wildlife right on our doorstep. Roe deer are very flightly and quite hard to sneak up on - they are usually on the run and out of range before you can get your camera to your hand. Sometimes, if you're lucky, you'll catch one in flight. They are… Continue reading Roe Deer Doe
Pale Morning Sun
I find snow very soothing. It dulls sounds, softens light, quietens the mind. Having a dog is great for getting you out of the house and into the fresh air, even when the temperatures have fallen well below zero. I walk about 4 km each morning, and even though I regularly take the same route,… Continue reading Pale Morning Sun
Ask the Author – Millie’s Questions
One of the greatest joys of writing books for kids (or for any audience, to be honest) is getting positive feedback from readers. It takes a long time to write a book, and even longer to get it published, so hearing that people have read and enjoyed your work is extremely gratifying. A friend wrote… Continue reading Ask the Author – Millie’s Questions
Stuck in Colder Weather
I know lots of people are feeling "stuck" right now, with all the travel restrictions that are in place. I managed to make it to the seaside a few days ago. It was the first time I'd ever seen snow on sand and slushy ice at the water's edge. Between the sky, the sea and… Continue reading Stuck in Colder Weather