Living in Portugal, Amazon Prime has become a bit of a lifeline for us. Since Brexit, getting things from the UK just isn’t what it used to be—between the customs fees and the hit-and-miss deliveries, we gave up trying. So Amazon (specifically Amazon.es for us) is usually the best option.…
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Welcome to this month’s Tell Us About blogging challenge! Each month, a small group of us from around the world come together to write about a shared theme—interpreting it however we fancy. It’s always fascinating to see how differently (or similarly!) we all approach the same word. Last month we…
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Last night I had one of the most surreal dreams I’ve ever had—and let’s be honest, I’ve had a few. But this one? This one left me waking up seriously freaked out. You know that feeling when you’re not sure if you need a hug or an exorcist? Yep, that.…
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You know when a character creeps into your stories and refuses to leave? That was Ruby Madison. She first showed up in December Moon—as a ghost, no less—and instantly became one of my absolute favourites to write. She’s quirky, feisty, full of spark and sass… the kind of character who…
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This month’s Songful Style challenge is a real blast from the past — a wild, colourful, toe-tapping party track that pretty much defines fun: Love Shack by The B-52s! It was chosen by the fabulous Marsha, and I think we’ve all been secretly dying to get our groove on with…
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My husband and I have lived in Portugal since 1986, moving here with our families as children. We’ve essentially grown up alongside the country. We got married here (pictured above, the Algarve wedding) and Gibraltar (for the official bit, it was just easier to do that, at the time). We…
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