I was reminded of this song when I heard of Bernard Bolan’s recent death. The chorus is a favourite with older members of my family. Bernard wrote the words and music to Rose Bay Ferry in 1973 and the song reached #1 on the Australian charts in 1974. A gentler time perhaps, which is why it’s resonatingContinue reading “Out to the open sea”
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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”
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”
The Editing Cave
Last month I was admiring my award ribbons and reflecting on my success at the Romance Writers of New Zealand (RWNZ) 2025 Conference where Masquerade—Choosing Family Book 1 did very well against internationally successful authors, including multi-published Harlequin Mills & Boon authors placing second in long romance and third in overall book of the year (e-book availableContinue reading “The Editing Cave”
Reflections at the start of 2025
The start of a new calendar year almost forces you to reflect on where you are and where you’re going as an author. Why am I still doing this? Basically because a voice inside my head says write. I’ve heard lots of presenters at conferences and in articles say—“Write what your heart tells you toContinue reading “Reflections at the start of 2025”
Jennifer Raines 