Week 8: A 3 Month Hiatus But My First Novel Finished- My Blogging Diary

Oh dear, thereโ€™s a clear gap in this diary, a three-month hiatus. Let me explain. Readers will know, about six months ago I decided to blog part-time for the enjoyment of it. I already had an occasional football blog but decided to expand the subjects covered. In the first couple of months I took to … Continue reading Week 8: A 3 Month Hiatus But My First Novel Finished- My Blogging Diary

Week 7: Peaks, Troughs, Despair and the Social Media Trap- My Blogging Diary

I've run my business all my life, so Iโ€™m only too well aware of the peaks and troughs, the ups and downs, and the rewards that sometimes follow your efforts. But one thing that's very hard to shake, even when you know business is cyclical, is that when it's down, you often get this sinking … Continue reading Week 7: Peaks, Troughs, Despair and the Social Media Trap- My Blogging Diary

My Glittering Career as an Influencer (All 60 Seconds of It)

I was offered the sacred honour of promoting someone elseโ€™s tat for free. A brief foray into the glamorous world of influencing โ€” and an even briefer exit. Apparently, Iโ€™m an influencer now. A brand offered me the chance to post about their product in exchange for the sacred honour of keeping it, and then … Continue reading My Glittering Career as an Influencer (All 60 Seconds of It)