Author of Nonfiction, Romance, Short Stories and Poetry
What better way to spend the festive holiday than to curl up with a cup of hot chocolate and a good romance novel? As we get closer to Christmas, here are five romance novels that will bring you joy and that can also be given as a Christmas present. 1. I Wish It Could be Christmas Every Day These four warm and heartfelt stories will bring you joy this Christmas. Heavy snowfall forces six people to seek shelter at an inn. Mary uses the time that they are snowed in…
This year has been a very challenging year for many people. The Covid-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on all of our lives. People have lost their jobs, businesses have closed down, the economy has suffered a major blow, and many families are grieving for the loss of their loved ones. Also, because the government advised us to work from home and keep 2 metres distance from other people, many people have felt isolated and lonely. The Covid-19 outbreak has also had a deep impact on our health and well-being. But…
I have been blogging since March 2020 and I have never had a problem coming up with something interesting to write about. However, today I sat in front of my laptop trying to think of what my next blog post was going to be about. I had no idea what to write and nothing seemed to inspire me. Suddenly, an interesting thought came to my mind. If I’m having trouble thinking of what I could write, maybe other writers are having the same problem. Thus, I came up with this…
The outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic, lockdown, loss of jobs, closure of businesses, and the substantial increase in debt can make anyone feel anxious, stressed, defeated, and discouraged. Life as we know it has completely changed. Nothing seems normal anymore. But through these difficult and unprecedented times, there is one thing that we need to get from a life of despair to a life of fulfillment…We need to have a growth mindset. What is a Growth Mindset? Having a growth mindset means believing that you can develop and improve your…
Have you ever heard someone tell you that if things don’t go your way you should have something else to fall back on? If success doesn’t come right away then we should have a backup plan. It’s like we tell ourselves that if Plan A doesn’t work out then we can always rely on Plan B. There are arguments for and against having a backup plan. Some people think having a backup plan is important. It doesn’t necessarily mean that you’re making a Plan B in case Plan A fails.…
Once again the UK finds itself entering lockdown for the second time, which will begin on Thursday, 5th of November, and expected to end on the 2nd of December. Most people are dreading this draconian move by the government as they wonder how they will survive this second lockdown. We may start to feel stress and anxiety because we cannot meet with our loved ones and are trapped at home. But there are things that we can do to keep from going looney during the lockdown. Develop a Routine You…
All over the world, Coronavirus is on the rise. As of October 22, 2020, the number of cases worldwide has grown to 42,006,178 and there have been 1,140,759 deaths. In the UK, where I live, the number of Coronavirus cases increased to 810,467 and there have been 44,347 deaths in total. The government had first announced the rule of six on September 14, 2020. This means that only six people are allowed to meet socially indoors and outdoors. If there are social gatherings of more than six people then they…
Black History Month (BHM) is the time of year when we celebrate the achievements of black people throughout history. This special month is held once every year and it was first established in the United States in 1970. BHM is usually celebrated in February in the United States and Canada, whereas it is observed by the United Kingdom, Ireland and The Netherlands in October. Outstanding Contributions of Black People We tend to be constantly reminded that black people were once slaves and that we were treated horribly by white slave…
When I am sad and when I am lonely Someone up there has not forgotten me His love is stronger than the evils of men When others forsake me, He will always be my friend If I am in trouble and I’m filled with shame The Lord will reply if I just call His name Just call His name, and He’ll answer your cry Just call His name, He is always nearby Just call His name and He’ll be a guide in your life He will always be by your…
Everyone has their own meaning of success. But one thing we can all agree on is that success does not come easily. If you want to be successful, you have to put in the work. Here are 5 inspirational quotes that I hope will help you to achieve the success you seek in business and in life. “That some achieve great success, is proof to all that others can achieve it as well…” – Abraham Lincoln 2. “Self-trust is the first secret of success…” – Ralf Waldo Emerson 3. “Never…