Happy 7th Anniversary to my Blog – thanks for being with me.

Leeds Castle (c) Jane Risdon 2016
It’s my 7th Blog Anniversary
and
I’d like to thank each and every one of you for visiting here and sharing my
experiences over the last 7 years.
Thanks especially to those who have been here from day one and thank you to all those who
have joined me recently.
It is great knowing you all, engaging with you, your thoughts, and comments and getting
to know you through your blogs as well.
I never thought I would still be doing this 7 years down the road.

Leeds Castle (c) Jane Risdon 2012
I started my blog without
much of a clue as to where it might go but I had hoped I would meet like-minded people
interested
in writing, photography, and life in general.
And I have.
I’ve enjoyed sharing my writing journey as well as my photos and the history of some of the
places I’ve visited on my
‘jollies,’
and I hope you have as well.

Displayed in the Eastern Museum, Kedlestone Hall (c) Jane Risdon 2016
I have met the most wonderful people:
writers, readers, bloggers, and people from all over
the world who
have shared their lives and experiences with me and my visitors, enriching and
entertaining as well as informing us along the way.
During this time I have become a published author, appeared in 15 anthologies, written for
numerous online magazines and blogs,
and co-
authored the 1960s novel,
Only One Woman
with Christina Jones.
I’ve also – recently – published a collection of
my short stories
Undercover: Crime Shorts.
It’s been quite a ride so far.

Greys Court, Oxfordshire (c) Jane Risdon 2018
I’ve had some wonderful guest authors on my blog – writers in all genres – and I’ve learned so
much from them sharing their writing stories with us all.
It has been quite a trip –
so much so, I hope we can do it all again this coming year and years to come.
Thanks once again for being here.
Jane xx

Gorran Haven (c) Jane Risdon 2017
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Thhis is awesome
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2019 it was 7 years old. Time flies. x
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Oh, and happy seventh birthday!!!! gx
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Appreciated xx
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I visited your blog today. At first I was stunned. Before I read the caption I thought you’d posted a pic of your own study! I too have visited Leeds Castle. It’s fab. But the pic that really jumped out at me was the final one.
In the early days, when I was more enthusiastic about keeping a blog, I composed my own post about Goran Haven. http://gilliallan.blogspot.com/2011/04/power-of-memory.html
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How amazing. I wish it were my study. Imagine! Goran Haven, yes know it well as friends live in Goran and we used to spend a great deal of time there when recording in the area. Leeds Castle, I took so many photos. It is a fab location for so many events and even setting books. A few photos didn’t come out properly in some areas inside the castle, for no apparent reason, Gilli, did that happen to you? I have not done a blog on Leeds Castle, I must, but have visited lots of other places of interest. If you take a wander through here you will find some I think you might enjoy. You may even have been to them. xx
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I don’t think I remembered to take a camera. It was a LONG time ago. 1987? We bought some beautiful ornate terracotta pots there. They have only just given up the ghost.
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We never took many photos either (back then). The cost of film and developing was a factor. Yes we were going back and forth even before then. Great purchase – got your use of them. x
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congratulations!
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Don, darling thanks so much. You have been a star and I love your twinkle. Anything I can do for you in return, please ask. Much appreciated. xx
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Thanks, Jane. I hope to finally have some new work coming out soon. I’ll keep in touch.
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Fabulous, send me links and a piece for my blog if you wish, when ready to go. I can do something. Good luck.
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I will, Jane. thanks.
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Brilliant xx
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Hugs and congrats!!
Here’s to another 7 years!!🍾🎉🎈
(My website will be up and running by the end of the month. Hoping to feature your latest book on our “Spotlight” page)
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Wow Kat, I am so pleased. Do send me your links when it is up so I can share for you. Hard work I know. Send to my FB messages. I can share from there too. Oh how kind – Spotlight page sounds awesome. Appreciated. Keep me in the loop. Have a fab week. xx
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Happy blog birthday!!! I hope you enjoy a grand celebration! Cheers to you!
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How kind Pamela. I had a little one, yes, it was lovely thanks. You are so kind being so supportive of me, thanks so very much. Really appreciated. xxx
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Happy Anniversary & thank you for your support….RC & JP Carter INDIE BOOK SOURCE
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My pleasure any time and thanks so much for your kind words and for being here. I shall work harder on my blog this year. Book publication has been very time consuming as you know – all the PR. Hope to get more spare time this year. xx
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Congratulations! I enjoy your posts.
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Mike, how kind, thanks. I must do better. Great to see you again x
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Congratulations Jane. Blogging for seven years is an awesome achievement.
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I cannot believe it is 7. Seems like 5 minutes ago. I must spend more time on it this year as I was a little lax last year with my books coming out and doing PR – never enough hours. Have a fab week and thanks again, a joy having you visit. x
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Great and interesting report Jane well done you
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Anna, thanks so much, great having you here. I try…:)
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Your posts and your jollies are always a joy!
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I am so pleased you enjoy them. I have a lot to write-up and photos to organise and hope this year I shall have more time. Great having you here.
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Congratulations on seven years of blogging, and a handsome repertoire of writing accomplishments.
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Jet, how kind, thanks so very much. I need to spend more time working on it and will do from March. this last year has been busy with book publishing and so forth. Great to see you again. x
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Happy anniversary! Seven years is quite an achievement!
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I am amazed I managed to find stuff to include Carol. My head is full of so much ‘stuff!’
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Congratulations and well-done, Jane! I look forward to many more years of your great blog!
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Appreciated Margot, I shall try to spend more time from March onward. That means reading more blogs too.
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7 years! Hope the itch isn’t too severe Jane. Congratulations on your successes to date. Love reading your life stories; seeing your photos and mostly OOW. Thank you for sharing so much with us. xx
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David you are a star, thanks for being so supportive. Really appreciated. xxxx
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Thanks so much Anne. Appreciated. xx
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