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The old year – looking back on 2024 – Part 2

July

Me, running again? Really? Yes, me running again!! I did a Couch to 5k programme and graduated at Cwmbran parkrun the day before my birthday!

August

Holiday with Oliver on Lismore and Mull. Great times

Lismore looking east

September

Took a trip to Brussels and met up with people in the European Writers’ Salon. Planning for a bigger event in September 2025.

Walking tour in Brussels

October

Walked over 100k of the Camino de Santiago, starting in Vigo, with my good friends Elizabeth and Jude. It rained. A lot!

First day on the Camino

November

Oliver and I had a chance to sell some of our books at a local Craft Fair, and raise a little money for the local Foodbank.

December

Having lived nearby for over 19 years, we finally visited Raglan Castle!

That’s it – a new year of writing, walking, running and other adventures beckons!

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The old year – looking back on 2024 – Part 1

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)