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Ted in the city garden- Hard at work or hardly at work

Posted on June 4, 2012 by susan sheldon nolen
The First of the garden roses

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We had a bit of sun the other day and I thought it best to get out in the garden. Well, I suppose you could call it a garden, it’s more like a small city patio. Still I manage to … Continue reading →

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Tales from the city- the heavy crown

Posted on June 3, 2012 by susan sheldon nolen
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The party is in full swing. The shops are full of flags and souvenirs to mark the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth the second. Street Parties have been  planned, events are too many to choose from, but soon all the … Continue reading →

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Three Little Tenors- singing for dinner

Posted on May 28, 2012 by susan sheldon nolen
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I just happened to look up and see three little tenors singing away to mum. “Where’s the sardines for lunch?”  I’m sure these baby seagulls are indeed singing for their super!

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Tales from the City- and we all tumbled down

Posted on May 28, 2012 by susan sheldon nolen

I was at King’s Cross the other day, going down the escalator with a small suitcase.  I have done this journey far too many times to even count. I’ve carried my bike on the train and tube. I’ve even carried … Continue reading →

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Tales from the City-The Little Lamp GIrl of London

Posted on May 21, 2012 by susan sheldon nolen
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I love mooching around. London has plenty of places to satisfy that craving. I saw this little lamp in a second-hand shop, and just could not resist taking a photograph of her.  I played around a bit and here is … Continue reading →

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Dog Art- A few Pen and Inks

Posted on May 21, 2012 by susan sheldon nolen
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I love drawing dogs. It comes from a childhood without a dog and with a great yearning for a dog. If I had been a wise child, I would have asked for a small dog, a dog so small you … Continue reading →

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Write On- Time to Say Goodbye

Posted on May 21, 2012 by susan sheldon nolen

There comes a point in every creation, be it a novel, a play, or even a biography, when the editing comes to end. But there is this niggling feeling something is not finished. You start to fuss with words here … Continue reading →

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Write on- Why Don’t You Love me-or the dreaded rejection letter.

Posted on May 13, 2012 by susan sheldon nolen

Bah! The dreaded rejection letter! How does one handle it? I sent off my first novel to Random House in New York City. New York City was crucial, as that was where all the big books came from, or so … Continue reading →

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Tales from the City- Messing about in the river- The Thames

Posted on May 13, 2012 by susan sheldon nolen
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A Rain Day spent on the River Thames… “Is it so nice as all that?” asked the mole, shyly… “Nice? It’s the only thing,” said the Water Rat Solemnly, as he leaned forward for his stroke. “Believe me, my young … Continue reading →

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Write on- and on and on…word count 700,000

Posted on May 8, 2012 by susan sheldon nolen

Dear Agent Can I send you my very first novel? It’s only seven hundred thousand odd words.          Errg…I don’t think so.  A large novel is daunting. It just is. It’s physically large to hold, expensive to produce, and has … Continue reading →

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