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Introducing the newest addition to our family, Sherlock 🥰😍 Our sweet-natured, very intelligent and inquisitive (hence the name, ok and my addiction to fictional characters might have had something to do with it.😜) rescue from the #scarboroughbluffscatrescue 🐾 #tuxedocat #blackcat #adoptdontshop #tuxedocatsofinstagram With @mwitzenhausen @sylviamcgrathoutlook.com8 Be on the lookout for more pics😁

#NetGalley #BookReview of Music Macabre (Phineas Fox # 4) #Victorian #Gothic #Mystery 🌟🌟🌟🌟 I received a complimentary ARC copy of Music Macabre(Phineas Fox #4) by Sarah Rayne from NetGalley and Severn House Publishers in order to read and give an honest review. " ...clever, complex and incredibly well-written, this book keeps the reader enthralled..." This is the first novel I have read by Sarah Rayne and I know I will definitely be reading her others as well. A modern-day mystery interspersed with a gothic victorian murder set in the late 1800s, the author manages to intertwine multiple plotlines wonderfully. Music researcher, historian and author, Phineas Fox is collecting research to write a biography about famous and flamboyant composer Franz Liszt. While researching he comes across Linklighters, a recently opened restaurant that was once a well-known Victorian music hall. Phineas meets it's mysterious owner Loretta Farrant and uncovers old memorabilia that points to Liszt, Jack the Ripper and about the murder with the famous performer known as Scaramel at its centre. The story travels back in time to meet Scaramel, Daisy, Joe and hear about the gruesome murders that are occurring in the area. Present-day we follow Phineas as he uncovers research and we also learn about Loretta Farrant, her husband Roland as well as the mysterious death ... Read More at www. BelindaWitzenhausen.com

Did it!!... now onto revisions.. 1 month = 52,010 words 😜😊 #nanowrimo #urbanfantasynovels #amwritingfantasy

Heartbroken today as we say good bye to our Siamese furbaby Bentley. We got Bentley twenty years ago, the first year Mike and I were married. His larger than life personality, super cuddly demeanor and, not to mention horrendously loud meow has left us with so many incredible memories. While waiting for the vet to arrive at home to put him to sleep he died on his own lying between us, and in his usual fashion had his front paws curled around our hands. Like always Bentley did what he wanted when he wanted taking the decision out of our hands. I will miss my stubborn, super sucky little reading buddy, lap warmer, writing assistant, overly talkative, baby... his presence is already incredibly missed.😢🐾 #Rainbowbridge #siamese #furbaby @mwitzenhausen @sylviamcgrathoutlook.com8

“I know you’ve heard it a thousand times before. But it’s true – hard work pays off. If you want to be good, you have to practice, practice, practice. If you don’t love something, then don’t do it.” ~ Ray Bradbury Between now and next January is shaping up to be blissfully busy! November and December have always extremely busy for me and this year is no exception. I have been busy taking courses for both pleasure and business. I’m currently studying Forensic Anthropology, Archaeology and Irish Mythology as well as pursuing complementary courses and workshops for my creativity coaching practice at IgniteYourCreativity.net which I will be relaunching with new content, new courses and new look in Winter 2020. As well as my courses and usual to-do list, I’m also halfway through tackling this year’s NaNoWriMo. To sum it up, in between writing essays, blog posts, book reviews and articles, I am attempting to finish my draft of a 50,000 word (min.) on my #UrbanFantasy #Gothic novel by the 30th. So far I’m on track, but as with most writers, the first draft is awkward, messy and often frustrating but it’s become an addiction I’m not ready to quit. Keep your eyes open for Professor Owl’s Book Corner December Newsletter for Young Adults coming out this weekend, my #WATWB We are the World Blogfest post on November 29th and a few book reviews coming up over the next few months. I will be taking a hiatus of sorts over the last two weeks of December to celebrate the holidays with family. “This is how you do it: You sit down at the keyboard and you put one word after another until it’s done. It’s that easy, and that hard.” ~ Neil Gaiman Wherever you may be in your day or evening, I hope you’re living with passion and purpose! 🙂 Live, laugh & love! ❤ #amwriting #researching #mythology #egyptology #urbanfantasy #gothic #writerscommunity #studying #archaeology #history #arttherapy #coaching #volunteering #palaeography #transcribing #amreading #photography #blogging #bookreview #authorinterviews #journaling ““Trust dreams. Trust your heart, and trust your story.”~Neil Gaiman

Heading out with my amazing hubby @mwitzenhausen 😘

Thank you!🙏🇨🇦 #remembranceday

Cold day, warm tea, #amstudying & #amwriting. Aiming to hit 13K by this afternoon on my #nanowrimo WIP. #amwritingfantasy #amwritinglonghand #stashtea #stashteagingerfirechai #midoritravelersnotebook #sheafferfountainpens #noodlersink

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Hard to believe it's already been a year since you left us. We miss you terribly but we're all doing our best to live the lives you wanted for us. Love you Dad and miss you!♥️♥️♥️

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#NetGalley #BookReview Music Macabre (Phineas Fox #4) by Sarah Rayne #Historical #Mystery December 5, 2019
Review Music Macabre (Phineas Fox #4) by Sarah Rayne Release date: December 3rd, 2019 🌟🌟🌟🌟 I received a complimentary ARC copy of Music Macabre(Phineas Fox #4) by Sarah Rayne from NetGalley and Severn House Publishers in order to read and give an honest review. ” …clever, complex and incredibly well-written, this book keeps the reader enthralled…… Continue […]
Compassion in Action #WATWB December 1, 2019
Welcome to the “We are the World Blogfest” (#WATWB ). The #WATWB was inspired by a simple conversation about how all the negativity on social media was weighing on us. Wanting to make a difference we decided to try to do our part to infuse social media with all the good stories that are out… Continue reading Compassion in Action #WATWB
Blissfully busy season ahead! #amwriting #UrbanFantasy #Egyptology #amstudying #Archaeology #ForensicAnthropology #IrishMythology November 15, 2019
“I know you’ve heard it a thousand times before. But it’s true – hard work pays off. If you want to be good, you have to practice, practice, practice. If you don’t love something, then don’t do it.” ~ Ray Bradbury Between now and next January is shaping up to be blissfully busy! November and… Continue reading Blissfully busy season ahead! #amwriting #UrbanFa […]
Psssst…A Secret Revealed… #ShortStories #SCCA4 #AnimalsAcrobaticsAttitudeand Amore #AwardWinner #NewAppleLiteraryService November 13, 2019
A Secret Revealed New Apple Literary Services has been holding on to a secret for a few months. Why? Because they wanted to provide their viewers with all the information and the sparkles that are medallions on their website. Just like National Novel Writing Month #NaNoWriMo it’s been a work in progress. Not sure what… Continue reading Psssst…A Secret Reveal […]
#BookReview You Beneath Your Skin by Damyanti Biswas ( @damyantig ) Proceeds benefit @projectwhydelhi & @stopacidattacks #CrimeFiction #AcidAttacks October 29, 2019
You Beneath Your Skin by Damyanti Biswas Release date: September 15th, 2019 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 I received a complimentary ARC copy of You Beneath Your Skin by Damyanti Biswas from the author and Simon & Schuster in order to read and give an honest review. ” …a flawlessly written, atmospheric, intriguing story with…” In her debut novel,… Continue reading #BookReview Y […]
#Art for #Recovery ~ Using Art to Help Heal #WATWB October 25, 2019
Welcome to the “We are the World Blogfest” (#WATWB ). The #WATWB was inspired by a simple conversation about how all the negativity on social media was weighing on us. Wanting to make a difference we decided to try to do our part to infuse social media with all the good stories that are out […]
#Author #Interview with Damyanti Biswas ( @damyantig ) About Her Debut Novel #YouBeneathYourSkin proceeds to go to @projectwhydelhi & @stopacidattacks October 22, 2019
Recently had the pleasure to interview author Damyanti Biswas about her debut novel “You Beneath Your Skin”. Welcome, Damyanti! Please tell us a bit about yourself and your debut novel, “You Beneath Your Skin”. “You beneath Your Skin” is my debut published by Simon And Schuster. It is a literary crime novel set in New… Continue reading #Author #Interview wit […]
#NetGalley #BookReview The Adventure of the Peculiar Protocols by Nicholas Meyer#Historical #Mystery #Sherlock October 15, 2019
Review The Adventure of the Peculiar Protocols Adapted from the Journals of John H. Watson, M.D. by Nicholas Meyer Release date: October 15th, 2019 🌟🌟🌟🌟 I received a complimentary ARC copy of The Adventure of the Peculiar Protocols (Adapted from the Journals of John H. Watson, M.D.) by Nicholas Meyer from NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press/MacMillan in… Contin […]
#NetGalley #BookReview Welcoming the Unwelcome: Wholehearted Living in a Brokenhearted World by Pema Chodron #Mindfulness #Meditation #Bodhisattva October 8, 2019
Review Welcoming the Unwelcome Wholehearted Living in a Brokenhearted World by Pema Chodron Release date: October 8th, 2019 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 I received a complimentary ARC copy of Welcoming the Unwelcome: Wholehearted Living in a Brokenhearted World by Pema Chodron from NetGalley and Shambhala Publications, Inc. in order to read and give an honest review. “…is a brilli […]
#NetGalley #BookReview The Books of the Dead: A Death in Paris Mystery by Emilia Bernhard via @crookedlanebks #Mystery October 7, 2019
Review The Books of the Dead A Death in Paris Mystery #2 by Emilia Bernhard Release date: October 8th, 2019 🌟🌟🌟🌟 ½ I received a complimentary ARC copy of The Books of the Dead (A Death in Paris Mystery #2) by Emilia Bernhard from NetGalley and Crooked Lane Books in order to read and give an honest… Continue reading #NetGalley #BookReview The Books of the Dea […]

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