Author Archives: LucciaGray

Hugh’s Photo Challenge: Week 5 – Pairs

I took this photo last Sunday as I walked along the beachfront with my grandchildren.   Everyone enjoys the beach in spring or summer, when the weather’s warm, but the beach in Autumn and winter is majestic. the sea is more furious, the colours are bolder, and the promise of long lazy days is alluring.Continue reading “Hugh’s Photo Challenge: Week 5 – Pairs”

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Carrot Ranch #FlashFiction Challenge November 3: Frozen

This post was written in response to Charli Mills Flash Fiction Challenge over at Carrot Ranch November 3, 2015 prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a frozen story. Is the weather the source of freezing or is a character frozen by emotion or lack of it? It can also be a momentContinue reading “Carrot Ranch #FlashFiction Challenge November 3: Frozen”

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#Author Spotlight Helen Pollard & #BookReview of her Novel ‘Holding Back’ for #RBRT

I reviewed Holding Back as part of Rosie’s Book Review Team. I’d like to thank Rosie for organizing the Review Team and Helen for allowing me to read and review her novel.   My Review: An Enjoyable Holiday Romance If you fancy a pleasant journey and holiday romance in sunny Portugal in summer, this is a novel forContinue reading “#Author Spotlight Helen Pollard & #BookReview of her Novel ‘Holding Back’ for #RBRT”

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#3linethursday: #Waiting For You

This post was written in response to this weeks’ Three Line Thursday prompt. Three lines, 30 words maximum.   Waiting For You I watched you leave while showers of tears Streamed down my face. ‘Come back, my love.’  I’ll wait here ’til the sun disappears.   That is the one I published on Three LineContinue reading “#3linethursday: #Waiting For You”

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#IWSG Book Signing: Lessons Learnt

This post was written in response to The Insecure Writers Support Group, which posts every first Wednesday of every month. My First Book Signing Event: Lessons Learnt for #IWSG Last month I wrote about the insecurity I felt regarding my first book signing event, and this month, I’d like to tell you about the lessonsContinue reading “#IWSG Book Signing: Lessons Learnt”

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Hugh’s Photo Challenge: Week 4 – Isolated

This photo was taken on 12th October. There used to be splendid rose-bush in that spot, but it dried up, or so I thought, and it was cut down last summer. Twenty days ago, I noticed one solitary, brave rose had grown, and was defiantly facing the autumn wind and showers. I remember approaching thisContinue reading “Hugh’s Photo Challenge: Week 4 – Isolated”

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#BookBlitz & #Giveaway Christmas Kisses Anthology for #LovingTheBook

Don’t you love films and books with cosy Christmas themes leading up to Christmastime?  This boxset includes an Anthology which has been put this together by five besteselling authors! “Christmas Kisses is a collection from five bestselling and award-winning authors. Set in the snowy town of Echo Ridge in upstate New York, these inspirational romancesContinue reading “#BookBlitz & #Giveaway Christmas Kisses Anthology for #LovingTheBook”

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Carrot Ranch #FlashFiction Challenge October 28: Tools for Homework

This post was written in response to Charli Mills Flash Fiction Challenge over at Carrot Ranch   ********** Homework ‘Can I go out, mum?’ ‘Not till you finish your Spanish homework.’ ‘Can’t do it. It’s a six-word flash fiction post on the class blog, about homework. In Spanish!’ ‘Six words. Sounds simple to me.’ ‘How’sContinue reading “Carrot Ranch #FlashFiction Challenge October 28: Tools for Homework”

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Today is All Hallows. Find out What Happened at Eyre Hall on That Day #HalloweenBooks

Yesterday was All Hallows Eve, which has come to be known as Halloween. I wrote about how the festivity was celebrated in Victorian England, and what happened on that day at Eyre Hall. Today’s post is about what happened the following day, November 1st, All Hallows or All Souls’ Day. It is no spoiler thatContinue reading “Today is All Hallows. Find out What Happened at Eyre Hall on That Day #HalloweenBooks”

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