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Castles of Steel and Thunder eBook Launch

Castles of Steel and Thunder is Here – and a Very Special Offer

By: welliesontheschoolrun November 19, 2020November 19, 2020

Books, Caithness, Scotland, Scottish Highlands, Uncategorized, Writing, Writing and BloggingBooks to Read, Folkore, Scottish Author, Scottish Folklore, Scottish Writers, Self-Publishing6 Comments

I’m delighted to announce that after weeks of editing, proof reading – and spending rather a lot of time in loungewear – my first novel, Castles of Steel and Thunder launches officially today as an eBook. For today only, you can buy the eBook at the very special price of £1.99 (normal price £5.99). If…

Happy Writing News and Preparing to Launch

By: welliesontheschoolrun November 12, 2020November 12, 2020

Books, Caithness, Poetry, Uncategorized, Writing, Writing and BloggingBooks to Read, Reading, Scottish Author, Scottish Folklore, Scottish Writers, Self-Publishing2 Comments

The last few weeks have been a busy time for me, as I prepare to launch my first novel, Castles of Steel and Thunder. As a result, my blog has been neglected somewhat, and it’s been hard to find the time to put finger-to-keyboard here. On the positive side, I’ve just signed off on the…

Introducing Castles of Steel and Thunder

By: welliesontheschoolrun October 29, 2020October 29, 2020

Books, Caithness, Reading, Uncategorized, Writing, Writing and BloggingAuthor, Books set in Scotland, Books to Read, Scottish Folklore, Scottish Highlands, Scottish Writers, Self-Publishing, Writer, Young Adult Fiction4 Comments

If you’re a regular reader here, you’ll know I recently shared the news that I’m about to publish my first novel, a Young Adult fantasy inspired by the legends of Caithness. Over the October holidays, I was a very busy bee, proofreading typeset proofs and finalising small details with the wonderful assistance of Jen at…

Storms, Seasons and Social Media

By: welliesontheschoolrun October 8, 2020October 8, 2020

Caithness, Covid-19, Lifestyle, Opinion, Reflections, Social Media, UncategorizedBlogging, Digital Minimalism, Facebook, Instagram, Mental Attitude, Mental Health, Scottish Blogs, Scottish Writers4 Comments

I’m so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers. Anne of Green Gables It’s not the first time I’ve used this quote on the blog (and I’m sure it won’t be the last time). Autumn is finally upon us – that season of colour, crunchy leaves and closing nights. This year feels…

Where Stories Come From: Caithness Lore and Legend

If you were reading last week, you’ll know that I’m soon to publish my first novel, a Young Adult fantasy inspired by the folklore of my home county, Caithness. I’ll be sharing more details on the story soon, but for now, I wanted to share a little on why I was inspired to write the…

Stepping Out Of Fear Into Uncertainty – And Some News

By: welliesontheschoolrun September 24, 2020September 24, 2020

Books, Caithness, Uncategorized, Writing, Writing and BloggingBooks set in Scotland, Motivation for Writers, Scottish Writers, Writer, Writer Mindset6 Comments

In any given moment we have two options: to step forward into growth or to step back into safety. Abraham Maslow You may (or may not!) have noticed that I didn’t write my regular blog post last week – unusual for me, as I try to keep up a weekly practice of posting. I did…

The Case for Community-Minded Thought

By: welliesontheschoolrun September 10, 2020September 10, 2020

Caithness, Inspired Living, Lifestyle, Opinion, Reflections, UncategorizedCommunity, Coronavirus, Covid-19, Life, Positive Outlook2 Comments

Back at the start of this era of Coronavirus, lockdown and social distancing I remember reading that the health crisis would bring out the best – and the worst – in people. Over the last few months that prediction certainly seems to have been accurate – I’m sure we can all think of examples of…

The Province of the Cat Book George Gunn

Summer Reading 2020 (includes gifted items)

By: welliesontheschoolrun September 2, 2020September 2, 2020

Books, Reading, Reading Lately, UncategorizedBook Reviews, Books Change Lives, Books to Read, Summer Reading, To Read List8 Comments

It’s been some time since I shared a reading update on here, between lockdown and taking a break for the school holidays. I’ve also found that (sob!) my bookish posts aren’t as popular as some of the other posts I write here – sadly there’s that effort-reward balance in terms of deciding how much time…

Slow Down, Sit Still

By: welliesontheschoolrun August 27, 2020August 29, 2020

Books, Caithness, Inspired Living, Reflections, Self Improvement, Social Media, Uncategorized, WritingClimate Change, Covid-19, Perimenopause, Self Discovery, Slow Living, Sustainable Tourism8 Comments

Summer wanes, the end of a season in lockdown. It’s been weeks since I wrote on here properly, barring a piece I did on the NC 500, and the Summer of discontent in the far north. I spent the holidays wrapped up in the cocoon of family, not venturing far, taking small steps around Caithness.…

Ceannabeinne Beach NC500 Scottish Highlands

The North Coast 500 and the Summer of Discontent

Since its inception in 2015, The North Coast 500 – the re-branding of an existing 516 mile loop around the North Highlands – has attracted visitors from all over the world, keen to experience the untamed beauty of this remote area of Scotland. Originally the brainchild of North Highland Initiative – a non-profit organisation set…

Lighting Candles and Other Notes on Happiness

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The North Coast 500, Also Known As Home

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A Sunday Well Spent

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Ten Things to do on a Family Holiday to the Outer Hebrides

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Saying No to Perfect

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12 Reasons to Plan a Scottish Road Trip

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Castles of Steel and Thunder is Here – and a Very Special Offer

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Happy Writing News and Preparing to Launch

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Introducing Castles of Steel and Thunder

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Where Stories Come From: Caithness Lore and Legend

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Stepping Out Of Fear Into Uncertainty – And Some News

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The Case for Community-Minded Thought

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Summer Reading 2020 (includes gifted items)

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The North Coast 500 and the Summer of Discontent

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