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I lose my gloves and maybe the plot…

Sunday 7th January Day 169 After spending the morning writing, we decide to head to Gorey on the bus to have a look at a few more places which feature in the book. Researching for a book is a strange affair because you can see something which you think will work really well but it… Continue reading I lose my gloves and maybe the plot…

jersey, New Years Resolutions, research, writing

A long walk and more research…

Saturday 6th January Day 168 It’s a nice day today so it's a walk to St Aubins on the agenda, which takes us around the harbour and back with a stop for coffee and some homemade butties which help to keep the costs down! Some of the walk is on the promenade which follows the… Continue reading A long walk and more research…

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An island tour…

Friday 5th January Day 167 Today is the day and we are treated to a full Island tour with a friend who has managed the Island Walk ((48.1 miles we remind you)) 14 times I think he said! 14 times! So he is the one in the know. We spend the full day stopping at… Continue reading An island tour…

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Narrowboat adventures and a research trip… Day 163 – 169 / Mon 1st Jan – Sun 7th Jan

The writer reflects on a research trip to Jersey, detailing daily activities and struggles with writing. Despite distractions and physical pain, she gathers inspiration and notes while exploring real-life locations for her book. The trip involves spa visits, book reading challenges, and island tours, providing valuable material for her work.

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New Years Eve…

Sunday 31st December Day 162 And just like that it’s New Years Eve. My dad would have been 81 today. It’s 23 years since we lost him which is just bonkers. NYE was always a big party night in our house growing up due to it being his birthday and the shouts of Oggy Oggy… Continue reading New Years Eve…