January
My fourth novella, The Geography of the Heart, was actually published at the end of 2023, in California. Huge thanks to Thomas Thomas of Arroya Seco Press for taking it on.
And thanks also to fellow author Nigel Jarrett, who interviewed me for the launch of the book in Abergavenny Library in January.
Abergavenny Library, 20th Jan 2024
February
Hill walking, a life-saver for me.
In the Black Mountains near Abergavenny
March
A pamphlet of my short stories., Mr Bosch and His Owls, was published byWelsh Indie publisher Atomic Bohemian. Huge thanks to Briony Collins of At Bo for believing in me.
Pleased and proud.
The origami owl that goes with the book
April
A visit from old friends Katrina and Jeremy, long-term residents of Abergavenny, now living in North Berwick, Scotland. They were here to receive an award from Abergavenny Town Council for all they did for the town.
May
I was a member of a team that did the Big Black Mountain Challenge (a 22k hill walk) and helped to raise £3,000 for the Longtown Mountain Rescue Team.
Our team on the hill
June
Trip to London to meet up with my friend Elizabeth, planning for our Camino walk (See Part 2)
Cath Barton 