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Diana Gabaldon's Outlander - A Classic, Swashbuckling, Historical Tale (with Time Travel Too)

I half envy you, because you've got all of this magic to come. There's nothing quite like starting out on a series that you know is wonderful, and knowing that you get to enjoy it all for the first time.

JoHarrington, on 09/12/2014

The Hunt for Richey Edwards - Missing Manic Street Preacher

You and me both! :D *gives you a big cyber hug*

JoHarrington, on 09/12/2014

Travel Writing: A New Book that Lets you in on all the Secrets

This really is a good book, the nuts and bolts are all spelled out. Who is your favourite author for "scene setting", i.e. using the place as an essential part of the story? Mine will always be James Lee Burke.

Maritravel, on 09/12/2014

Arundel - Historic Town in England with Magnificent Castle

Any time is a good time to visit Arundel as the gardeners are really good at their job of keeping scents and sight just right.

Maritravel, on 09/12/2014

Distille in Hamburg: Spirits, Liqueurs

Thanks, Mira. Trying to keep all my purchases for Xmas but feel I may lose out!

Maritravel, on 09/12/2014

Travel Writing: A New Book that Lets you in on all the Secrets

I'd be curious to read a book such as this one. Perhaps this one. I see it's $7.69 on Kindle, which is not too bad. And you're right about novels! :)

Mira, on 09/12/2014

Arundel - Historic Town in England with Magnificent Castle

I'd love to visit in April or May, to see all those tulips! :) I enjoyed your description of the gardens in particular :-)

Mira, on 09/12/2014

Distille in Hamburg: Spirits, Liqueurs

Nice article, Mari, about what looks like a fine shop!

Mira, on 09/12/2014

6 Places to Find Writing Ideas: Never Have a Blank Page Again

This is one of those I am going to read several times, very useful, thank you.

Telesto, on 09/12/2014

Have You Considered a Green / Natural Burial?

I like the monks' way. They wrap the body in a shroud, then bury it in a graveyard, which may well be the orchard. Then that's that! There are no memorial stones in a monastery graveyard. The only ceremony is prayers at the interment, but no ...

frankbeswick, on 09/12/2014

Have You Considered a Green / Natural Burial?

AbbyFitz - Two of my friends had their parent cremated and then they planted a tree in an outdoor ceremony, mixing the ashes into the dirt. I like this idea because the tree is the tombstone.

AngelaJohnson, on 09/11/2014

Have You Considered a Green / Natural Burial?

I've heard about green funerals and I find them intriguing. The only think I don't like about it is there's no headstone. I like the idea of having a permanent memorial. My father was way ahead of the green funeral movement. He used to always ...

AbbyFitz, on 09/11/2014

How I ate Dessert for Breakfast without Gaining a Pound

I'm so glad you're doing so well! Please keep me posted with your updates!

AbbyFitz, on 09/11/2014

One Way to Become a Successful Wizzley Writer

This will definitely serve as a great reference for me starting out here this month. I'm not sure I'll commit to doing them in your order and may omit a few, replacing with topics of my own. But yes, a terrific guide for a Wizzley newbie, thank ...

RuthCox, on 09/11/2014

How to Cut Your Own Hair - Long Hair

I have cut my own hair for some time now about the way you used to do, so these extra tips for bangs and long hair sound like something I can do. Of course, I figure if I mess it up badly that you will fly here to fix the hair-do, right?

RuthCox, on 09/11/2014