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Diana Jackson

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  • Fort George ~ Inverness

    It was poignant to visit the area where John Taylor, my step Great Grandfather was born, brought up and subsequently joined the army. We arrived at Fort George, near Inverness, which is on a peninsula jutting out into the Moray Firth, Scotland, opposite Rosemarkie on the Black Isle. Fort George is apparently the strongest fortified…

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  • Diana’s April Book Review ~ The Shadow Sister by Lucinda Riley

    This was a wonderful find on the shelves of Waterstones Kirkcaldy. I only had a few minutes to browse and had no idea what I was looking for ~ not crime, sci fi or too much fantasy. I was drawn to this book and it was excellent for me because it was dual time zones,…

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  • Celebrating the first positive reviews for ‘Janus ~ Gateway to Heaven on Earth’

    This book, brought out in memory of the authors, my parents Arthur and Patricia Jackson, has enjoyed its first positive reviews. The first, a four star review, gives the reader’s thoughts, background to the book but without spoilers. A Memoir of Island Life “This is a memoir of life on the island of Alderney in…

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  • Choosing a Book Title

    Background Choosing a book title is a personal thing. Some authors know the title before they begin to write, in fact it appears miraculously as they are doing their research. Others wait until they have written the first draft. On reading and editing it a title appears as being an obvious choice. Then there are…

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  • Diana’s March Book Review ~ The Girl from the Channel Islands by Jenny Lecoat

    Here is my amazon review giving this book 5 stars: “It was ‘Channel Islands’ in the title which drew me to buy this novel. I have family links with the islands. This was a gripping story, full of emotions, tragedy, fear, love, risk ~ drama. Although it was a history I am so familiar with,…

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  • Janus by Patricia and Arthur Jackson ~ Less than the price of a Coffee

    E BOOK Spring Sale ~ From 20th March to 2nd April For only £1.99 or $2.99 for two weeks only on Amazon, Janus Gateway to Heaven on Earth will cost less than a price of a cup of coffee. This novella is now available in paperback or as an e book. All profits benefit the…

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  • Giving Author Talks ~ Knowing your Particular Audience

    In February 2025, I paid a return visit to the Monday Group at Erskine Church, Burntisland. This time to give my favourite talk: CURIOUS COINCIDENCES IN THE LIFE OF AN AUTHOR As is the case of the majority of audiences, the talk was well received, and many came up to talk to me afterwards; always…

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  • My New Author Photo ~ 15 Years On

    I have to admit to forgetting to update my author photo for years! I am not fond of having my photo taken. My husband is pretty good at catching me when I’m relaxed and so, when he took this photo when we were away for our wedding anniversary last December in Harrogate, I thought, why…

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