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  • Come and Say Hello this Saturday!

    I will be attending Kinghorn Country Market this Saturday between 10 am and 12 noon, alongside authors Hamish Brown and Roderick Hart. We will be supporting Kinghorn in Bloom, chatting and signing books.

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  • The Joy of Author Talks

    Today, Monday 18th March, I am looking forward to talking to The Monday Group who meet at the Erskine Church in Burntisland. I enjoy talking to folks about something interesting and sharing news about my writing. There’s something special about talking to potential readers face to face. The most unusual author talk I ever gave…

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  • Is Kinghorn the next Up and Coming Place in Fife?

    I’ve often extolled the virtues of Burntisland, but on our return to Fife from our extended holiday we were quite excited to see changes afoot in our home place of Kinghorn. (I say ‘place’ because I would call it a village, but some are offended by that ~ It is the Royal Burgh of Kinghorn,…

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  • Pittenweem ~ The Fisherman’s Hub and other Special Attributes

    My virtual walk along the Fife Coastal Path revisited continues into Pittenweem. A visit to St Fillan’s Cave is a must. The new edition of ‘The Healing Paths of Fife’ is available. All profits to Kirkcaldy Foodbank.

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  • THE HEALING PATHS OF FIFE ~ Revised and Updated

    It was time, following the pandemic, for me to revise and update the popular The Healing Paths of Fife. Since it was a fantasy memoir, not only has my life moved on somewhat, having lived permanentlyin Fife now for eight years, but also the towns and villages and their facilities have changed. I would like…

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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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  • Excellent Books about The Fife Coastal Path

        If you are about to walk The Fife Coastal Path there are some excellent resources. For extensive background information I don’t think you can better Hamish Brown’s Along The Fife Coastal Path. I actually have an older version The Fife Coast by Hamish Brown, bought in a wonderful back street secondhand bookshop in Burntisland, long before…

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  • ‘Healing Paths of Fife’ December Quiz ~ 2 more paperbacks up for grabs

      HEALING PATHS OF FIFE DECEMBER QUIZ ONLY ENTRIES FROM THE UK ACCEPTED HOW TO ENTER: Entry fee: A donation of your choice to Kirkcaldy Foodbank via Just Giving Kirkcaldy Foodbank Write your name with the comment: December Quiz entry ‘Healing Paths of Fife’ Name the five beautiful locations on The Fife Coastal Path above…

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