All too often, the only fantasy we read is that written by white Westerners with a Christian or Jewish religous/cultural background. It is therefore a joy to read the occasional book, written in English, that taps into another culture, penned … Continue reading
As some of you will know, my husband likes fishing and prides himself on his skills. But sometimes he loses out to the small fry…in this case, to his grandson. Taken last month in Virginia. … Continue reading
Every now and then I find something new on the internet that interests me. Like a new cover for one of my books. I totally adore this one. This is I assume Ligea. The book is the Mirage Makers (Der … Continue reading
You are see it here http://tinyurl.com/cdu6no2 These snapshot interviews are a whole series in the run-up to the Australian National SF Con, which, alas, I will not be attending this year. And in other news, I have submitted The Lascar’s … Continue reading
If you need some practice at identification of common garden/park birds, then take a look at the above first. (Click to enlarge). I have seen at one time or another every bird except the last (the heron) in my garden. … Continue reading
And inside too, talking about the influences of the Fukushima accident on the development of civilian nuclear power in Southeast Asia. … Continue reading
BARGAIN!! HARGA MURAH! WE ARE REDUCING THE COST PRICE BY A QUARTER OF A MILLION RM from the estimated valuation SALE PRICE NOW $1.4 million ringgit (or nearest offer!!) for 5 bedroom house and 12,000 sq ft land area. REDUCED … Continue reading
2nd or 3rd June (Sat or Sun) MY Garden Birdwatch 2012 Survey The annual MY Garden Birdwatch survey is here again! If you live in Malaysia, you have the chance to help with this Malaysian Nature Society project that seeks … Continue reading
Rivers with fresh water are rare in Western Australia. And along the length of the west coast there is only one that in its natural state was never blocked by a sandbar. The Waychinicup. It is less than 20kms long, … Continue reading
I actually neglected to get any photos at all of the Grey Kangaroos that were all over the Caravan Park where we were staying in Cheynes last week. (We Ozzies tend to be a bit blase about the large animals … Continue reading
