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VidalsOct 1, 20212 minHow a visit to Egypt sparked a writing careerThis week, I chat to Aussie author Rita Lee Chapman, an English rose who grew new roots Down Under. Describe yourself in three words, and...
VidalsSep 10, 20212 min"This collection of short stories is totally absurd and offers witty, light entertainment"I picked up this book, not knowing what to expect. As someone unfamiliar with absurdist humour, I have nothing to compare it to. So I’m...
VidalsAug 13, 20211 minBook review: Nearly Her—A rollicking escapeI looked forward to this, the third book in the Chicago Lights series, since I enjoyed the first two books and loved getting to know and...
VidalsApr 23, 20215 min15 Minutes at a time – that's how to cope with chronic painHow do you cope if you are suffering from chronic pain? And how can family members or friends offer their support to the sufferer? I...
VidalsMar 5, 20212 minIs chronic pain getting you down?If you suffer from chronic pain, then you are familiar with the intense desire for an end to your agony. And you might have offered up...
VidalsFeb 26, 20212 min#FridayReads: What to read nextI had a busy month of reading romance and wrote some reviews: If you enjoy a short, fast, romantic read, then this story ticks all the...