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Diana Jackson

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  • Looking Back before Moving Forward to 2022

    Before turning a new page, I look back on 2021 and I am pleased to say I did make progress with my writing life in a positive way. What did I achieve in 2021 to be thankful for? A. I published a little book of encouragement Search for the Pearl Inside Yourself for young people…

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  • May Book Blogger Hop

    Hey, I’m a bit late for last week’s Book Blogger Hop but here’s my answer to: What book character do you think you are most like and why? Like Harriet (Hetty) Deveraux, from Sarah Maine’s House Between Tides, I have ancestry from a small island. In my case my great grandmother was Harriet Renier who…

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  • Volunteer Recognition Day ~ 20th April 2021

    One Step Back into the World Again On Sunday I joined my first session of socially distancing Kinghorn in Bloom; a volunteer group who work to enhance the beauty of our lovely coastal town in Fife, Scotland. It felt as if I was being liberated: liberated… from lock down, … from loss, from grief, from…

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  • WORLD POLIO DAY 2020

    On 24th OCTOBER 2020 the Rotary Worldwide is celebrating World Polio Day. Why are we celebrating? Ryan Hyland writes: African region declared free of wild poliovirus “The World Health Organization (WHO) on 25 August announced that transmission of the wild poliovirus has officially been stopped in all 47 countries of its African region. This is a…

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  • “Where there’s life there’s hope, and need of vittles.” ~ JR Tolkein

    I love this quote. It is almost a Pooh~ism! As a writer I am always stirred by the generosity of spirit of people I meet in terms of giving time, effort and finances to support those in need. I also find stories of resilience and fortitude of folks heartwarming ~ how people are brought to…

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  • Two extremely positive ways to launch a novel

    Hi folks Since launching my new mystery novel ‘MISSING Past and Present’ on line on 28th February I have enjoyed two events: Celebration of the Book Launch in Kinghorn Station Gallery on Sunday 15th March and A Coffee Pot Book Shop Blog Tour organised by the capable Mary Ann Yarde. Little did I know that,…

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  • Review of ‘The Healing Paths of Fife’

    REVIEW OF ‘THE HEALING PATHS OF FIFE’ on Amazon on 9th December 2019 Here is the latest review. It is 4 stars but I’m really chuffed that Ragner took the trouble to write it: “The first thing to note about this book is its subtitle, where Diana Jackson correctly classifies it both as a fantasy…

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  • An Armchair Visit to Fife on Social Media

    Podcasts and Website Here are two website which are packed with information and photos: https://fifecoastandcountrysidetrust.co.uk/walks/fife-pilgrim-way/ has much about the newly opened Fife Pilgrim Way from Cuross to St Andrews. There are helpful maps, hints and guides. It is a path I have yet to enjoy. http://www.walkfife.com/walk-fife-podcast/ This is the most exciting site I’ve found of…

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