About Me
Hello
A little bit about me. I have three teenage children who I love (although sometimes they are a lot of hard work!) I work full time. I have two dogs, Jack and Dude – who are both crazy (probably helps if you live here). I like to cook – although I don’t really bake. I always seem to have a full house of people and noise and everything is a bit chaotic – what can you do if you have three teenagers?? My house is definitely not something from Good Housekeeping – looks more like a set from Steptoe and Sons, bags piled up in the hallway, so many pairs of shoes and coats its just ridiculous and then my obsession with books which I don’t seem to be able to stop collecting and consequently are stacked in piles all over the house – a bit like a crazy professor! I’m either reading books, talking about books or checking out which books to add to my tbr pile. More recently, I’ve discovered that I DON’T have to finish the book I’m reading if I don’t like it – life is just too short. I always give my current book a fair trial though. If it doesn’t grab me after 100 or so pages then it’s failed!
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Having survived two teenage daughters and now trying to survive a sixteen-year-old son, I can relate to your situation. I am also a relentless collector of books — sometimes buying the same book twice without realizing it. Do you ever do that?
I just looked at A-Z of Reviews. Have you thought of writing your own novels?
Hi
Thanks for checking out my blog.
I loved your post on freshly pressed (and congrats on that btw), really funny – and I continued to think of yet more and more silly phrases for days after reading it – ‘your eyes are too big for your belly’, etc, etc,. By the way did you do your own cartoons? They’re really good. Anyway, I have to hand it to you, anything that stays in your mind for days after must have made an impact.
Yes, I do buy the same books twice. I did that fairly recently – I figure that if I was drawn to the jacket and the description once then it stands to reason it would attract me again. And, I think I read my books so fast that I don’t always remember the name so …. that’s my excuse and I’m sticking to it – or I’m just losing the plot – you can decide!
I would love to be able to write a book but really don’t have the talent (not to mention story line) and frankly I wouldn’t know where to begin. I guess reading them is so much easier.
Lynn
It sounds like your home is a wonderful place to grow up.:-) Interesting site you have here, Lynn!
Thanks. It’s a bit chaotic to be honest but at least I can say in all honesty ‘never a dull moment!’
Lynn
Your childern will thank you one day!
Ha, ha, let’s not get carried away now! Only kidding, I love them massively and they’re all really great and that’s all that I can ask for!
Lynn
Well, that’s really all that any of us can ask for, isn’t it?
Hi Lynn, I’m returning the visit.
You like to cook, you have my admiration, if I could get away with skipping it, I would. Now baking…I could do that almost everyday.
I browsed through your reviews, you seem to like vampire stories, just like I do. Have you read “Salem’s Lot” by Stephen King? I recommend it.
Yeah, I’ve read quite a lot of vampire stories – but my taste is changing/developing more – I’m really enjoying fantasy at the moment and even a little bit of sci fi which is not strictly speaking, my thing. I have read Salem’s Lot quite a few years ago – it’s an excellent book – Stephen King is such a good writer though! I don’t do a lot of baking I must admit – I do lots of cooking – and enjoy experimenting and making things from scratch, particularly over the weekend when I’m not in work – or when I’m on holiday and chilled out. The only baking I do – is a nice Brownie recipe, a rocky road and flapjacks – but to be honest I’m never inspired to do so!
Lynn
Hi there! I wanted to let you know that I love your blog and I’ve nominated you for a Versatile Blogger award! You can find the link to the nomination at:
http://purpleandplum.wordpress.com/2012/07/06/extremely-honoured/
Congratulations
Hi
Thanks so much that’s really brilliant!
Lynn
Hey, Lynn. =)
There’s a game of blog-tag doing the rounds, and I’ve passed it onto you. If you do decide to take part, I can’t wait to hear your answers. =)
Hi, yes, I saw this and read your answers which were very entertaining. I’ll definitely take part and thanks.
Lynn
I give about 100 pages too. Sometime though, depending on my mood – only the first couple pages.
I do tend to walk round book stores with an arm full of books – but I always take the liberty of reading the first few pages, I realise I probably look really cheeky but I have to check out the writer’s style and see at least if we can get along.
Lynn
Totally agree.
hi could you please tell me who is the murderer in the act of roger murgatroyd?
Hi Just sent you an email. If you respond to that I’ll let you know – don’t want to go all spoilery unless you absolutely insist!
Lynn
Sorry I spelled my e-mail wrong. Try sending an e-mail again please
I’ve included a spoiler at the bottom of the post – which you need to highlight.
Lynn
Hello again
Figured out a way to tell you – if you go to the post about the Last Act – I’ve added a new sentence that tells who the murderer is (at the bottom of the piece – but I’ve whitened this out so that it doesn’t automatically appear – you just need to highlight it.
Hope that helps.
Lynn
Thank you
Three teenagers…I’ve always respected you and have been in awe in how quickly you finish books. Now I’m completely gobsmacked. How do you find the time?
Yes, it’s not easy, three teenagers, two dogs and work full time! But reading is how I relax. I must admit that the blogosphere takes a bit of time as well but it’s all enjoyable so I don’t mind – not to mention the quality of tv is so poor these days that I don’t watch much. I love films though so watch quite a few if I can.
Lynn
I hear you about TV not being as good lately. I prefer either reading or watching movies or documentaries. Happy, stress-free (I hope) reading.
You have a great blog. Wow!
I look forward to follow you into the future.
Best regards
Dina
Thanks for stopping by.
Lynn
Hey Lynn,
I don’t know if you participate in tags but I’ve nominated you for the Liebster Award. I love your blog and hope more people come visit you.
Here’s the award button and the “rules”:
http://sffbookreview.wordpress.com/2013/04/19/blog-tags-the-liebster-award/
Have a lovely weekend.