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Ever since I returned from the islands, 5 days back, there has been something wrong with my internet connection. So every day I have to schedule time on the phone with my IP. And every day they make me jump … Continue reading
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In the wild and wonderful way that publishers sometimes have of doing mysterious deeds, my US publisher of the Isles of Glory trilogy decided to remainder the middle book, Gilfeather. Which has meant that it has quickly become unavailable in … Continue reading
On Wednesday I leave Sabah. We give up our little apartment and go home, to where we have a house on the outskirts of Greater Kuala Lumpur. My husband will be working at his old university (where he was one … Continue reading
Sometimes an email comes along that makes everything worthwhile. And I have had one such from a man who just made my day. He begins: “I have read Havenstar now for the 20th time. This book still manages to surprise … Continue reading
Here are some more pix from the northern town of Kudat – a part of their water village, and a Chinese temple/Hokkien clan association complex. Had to take a photo of the dragons, right? (Love those claws). I’m a fantasy … Continue reading
We have been away a couple of days, up north from Kota Kinabalu, to the island of Banggi. What is it about sunsets in Sabah? They seldom seem to fail us. This one is in Kudat, where we stayed for … Continue reading
Selamat Hari Raya / Happy Id Fitr to all Muslim readers. Over at Falcata Times, Gareth Wilson has done both an interview with me and a review of Heart of the Mirage. If you don’t know this site – take … Continue reading
Mabul Island, a speck of coral and sand and palm trees in the Sulawesi Sea, is divided between the holiday dive resorts and the local inhabitants. Between rich and poor, if you like. I couldn’t afford to stay in those … Continue reading
I had an email from someone who enjoyed Heart of the Mirage this week. [Thanks A.B.] However, he pointed something out that I had not realised before. He is dyslexic and had problems because quite a few of my proper … Continue reading
I was in one of the more upmarket shops in Kota Kinabalu this morning. There was a cleaner at work mopping the floor when she came across a piece of plastic string. Rather than bend down to pick it up, … Continue reading