I’m writing this blog late this month because I wanted to include my reflections on A Romantic Rendezvous 2026, Sydney, 22 March. I’m glad I delayed because the event lifted my spirits which were rather bruised before that. I get some lovely feedback from reviewers on my work: I’ve won or placed in romance writing awardContinue reading “Author musings”
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The spark for Finding Cleo
I can’t remember where I was, or when it was, that I learned about the unsolved 1986 assassination of Olof Palme, Sweden’s Social Democrat Prime Minister. But it was in the early to mid teens of this century. Olof Palme, PM, was murdered walking home from a Stockholm cinema with his wife at around 10Continue reading “The spark for Finding Cleo”
In 2026, emotional safety is the romantic fantasy
In 2026, emotional safety is the fantasy. Everywhere you look at the moment you see disharmony, people struggling to survive alongside obscene wealth, cheers for a winning hand rather than compromise, the victory of might over right, disagreement turning into violence against the other. It doesn’t seem to be making us happier or more secure.Continue reading “In 2026, emotional safety is the romantic fantasy”
Goodbye to 2025
I’m far too early, and there are always last minute surprises in any year, but I can’t wait until 31 December to write my final blog of the year. I’m sure I have a date that night. I want this blog to concentrate on the positives from the year. On so many levels, political andContinue reading “Goodbye to 2025”
Remembrance
November is for remembering. Australia, along with countries of the former British Empire and Commonwealth member states celebrates Remembrance Day on 11 November each year. The day acknowledges those who suffered or died while serving in wars, conflicts or peace operations. The date chosen is the anniversary of the Armistice of 1918 that ended fightingContinue reading “Remembrance”
Jennifer Raines 