
It’s still wintry. Well, of course it is. January and February are generally the coldest months up here in Aberdeenshire. The days are short, so walks are often taken under a darkening sky, as in the crunchy scene above.
I’m still editing, proofing, editing. It feels like I’m wearing out my eyes…
But spring will come! Soon I’ll be posting another annual picture of snowdrops.
We’re not quite there yet, though…

Sneaking in a Snowdrop Photo

Set in 1st century Scotland, SISTERS AT THE EDGE OF THE WORLD includes the battle of Mons Graupius between the Romans and the Caledonian tribes. The book features a neurodivergent main character and some rather complicated romance.
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Review from Terry Tyler: “It’s a fabulous story, a real page-turner and so well written. It made me think about the passage and circle of time, of the constancy of the land on which we live and the transient nature of human life. Loved it.“
Read the article Roman Aberdeenshire features in author’s new book from Grampian Online.

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The Performance: sometimes going home for Christmas is just one huge performance…
When Ariel returns home from dance college, her mother expects her to perform the Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy in a pink, sequined tutu in front of many, many party guests. Ariel adjusts the costume and choreography to expose dark truths about her life, but, as it turns out, this is not the biggest performance of the night…
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Yes indeed, Ailish, it’s interesting to learn about winters there in Scotland. It provides exercise for me, shoveling snow to clear our driveway and the old neighbor’s driveway and sidewalk across the street.
Winter can be a really tough time. Good on you for helping your neighbour, Tim.
I try my best to do what’s right, Ailish.
Seeing winter is beautiful from inside the house. Thanks for pictures.
It is nice to be all cosy inside, looking out at the cold.
Did you read that archeologists have found evidence of a matriarchal society in England/Scotland around the time of Stonehenge? Too cool.
Yes, I found it all rather delightful and inspiring.
Usually we have a warmer spell in January but the ice from last week is hanging around in places that are in the shade!
Oh, stay cosy, Noelle 🙂