Belfast Book Festival 2012

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Writing magazine

The July edition of Writing magazine arrived today. Been dipping into it while sitting in the garden enjoying the evening sunshine and a chilled glass of Pinot Grigio, as my blackbird serenades me.

Writing at Idyllic Coney Island

Beautiful day down at Coney Island yesterday with Maddie, Jo, Rhonda, Fionnuala & I. The sun was shining (as predicted) on the sparkling sea, it was warm and everyone was in a relaxed holiday mood. After sharing our 'top tips' for writers, we did a couple of writing exercises - both very productive, and as always fun! It's amazing how we can all come up with such different stories using the same object as a prompt - a patterned china mug. The session was rounded off by a yummy lunch at Jo's house - fresh bread with smoked salmon & tomato, basil & mozzarella salad, followed by fresh strawberries, raspberries & blueberries - a perfect menu to end a perfect day!

Wet afternoon

Taking advantage of a wet bank holiday afternoon to do some writing. Classic FM playing in the background and coffee & chocolate chip shortbread at the ready

Indulgences

Looking forward to a bracing walk by the shore after Sunday lunch with the family. Then further indulgences of hot steaming coffee, freshly baked zesty lemon cake AND the June edition of Writers News. Blisss!