A Must for Any Cat-Lovers

I have just finished reading Paw Tracks in the Moonlight by Denis O’Connor. It tells the true story of how he found the irresistible Toby Jug, his Maine Coon cat, during a snowstorm near his home in Northumberland. They shared a dozen happy years and Denis vowed that he would one day write the story of their life together.

The book was originally self-published and was a huge local bestseller. It has now been re-printed by Constable and, just recently, was chosen by Radio 4 as the ‘Book of the Week’. It includes delightful illustrations by artist Richard Morris. This is a touching story perfect for a chilly evening and a reminder of how life can surprise us in so many ways.

Have You Got The Career Itch?

Many congratulations go to my client Grace Owen, who is self-publishing her book entitled The Career Itch: Four Steps for Taking Control of What You Do Next



On Millennium Eve Grace Owen experienced an inner restlessness about her career. She named it The Career Itch. It took her on a journey of discovery that enabled her to take control of what she did next and ultimately led to her becoming a career coach. Grace has helped many of her clients to successfully navigate the process and has now written this book to reach more people.

In it, she takes the reader through the following four steps:

Identity: Knowing Who You Are
Thinking: Clarifying What You Do Next
Change: Making a Successful Transition
Habit: Achieving a Balanced Lifestyle

Anyone who feels overworked, stuck in a rut, confused about where they are headed or is looking for that elusive work life balance is likely to be experiencing The Career Itch. Whilst the lucky few know what they want to do in life, most of us get there through trial and error. This book is not about finding the answer to your entire career right now (although you might), but is about discovering the next step.

To find out more or to order a copy, please click here - it will be available from the end of this month.

Where's that book?

I've just purchased a copy of 'Howards End is on the Landing' by Susan Hill.



"A book which is left on a shelf for a decade is a dead thing, but is also a chrysalis, packed with the potential to burst into new life."

Taking a look around her book-filled home, author Susan Hill realised how many she had bought and never read (sound familiar?!), forgotten she had or wanted to re-read. She vowed not to buy any more for a year, whilst she worked her way through them. It turned into a bibliophile's memoir of discovering new titles, remembering old favourites and more importantly the memories associated with them. An absolute delight!