My first book review................

I would like to introduce you to a book that was recommended to me by one of my work colleagues.  I had been talking about how I was planning to read more and expand the types of books I read.  Up until recently, unless it was for uni or work, I tended to read the same authors (namely Eddings and Tolkien) so had expressed a wish to expand my reading more.  It was then I was told about "The Rosie Project" by Graeme Simsion  I read the kindle addition found here  I was captivated from the start and found it difficult to put the book down.  I carried my kindle or ipad (using the kindle app) and at every moment I had spare I picked it up and read.  The book is essentially about Don Tillman, a gentleman with Autism and his journey to find a wife.  He has a friend, with a rather dubious idea of what relationships are all about, who helps him.  At times I found myself thinking, noooo don't listen to him but it turns out Don is not quite so easily led his friend, but is certainly influenced by Rosie.  Their first meeting is very funny and had me laughing out loud. Instead he learns in his own way and surprises himself in the process.  Even though his friend does not have the most ethical idea about relationships he is actually a good friend to Don and accepts him for who he is.  I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book, I found it funny, captivating and touching.  I would highly recommend it.  I have found out there is a second book called the Rosie Effect.  I have not got round to reading it yet.

Thanks for stopping by

T

In the beginning....................

Hi Folks

I have decided to do a spin off blog from my It's a wonderful life blog.  Although creative writing is of course creative, that goes without saying, I think it deserves its own platform rather than be stuck in amongst all the other creative projects I have on the go.  I have not really done much creative writing since I was at school.  I did attempt to start again when I lived in the highlands (2010-2013) by joining a local writing group.  From this group I came up with a few ideas and got some down on paper.  Unfortunately, I moved away and now I work shifts so it is not so easy to join a local group and attend regularly.  I am also a woman of many skills.  I love to spend my time sewing, knitting, crocheting as well as creating in the form of scrapbooking and new to 2015 art journaling so it is not so easy to find time to do everything.  I recently discovered that I need to be more focused.  I thought that taking each of my skills, as well as skills I would like to learn and divide them into more manageable sections would help me be a little more focused on each skill.  The idea being, it will teach me to schedule more to enable me to fit everything I want to do into my life.  This should reduce the temptation for me to attempt to do everything at once flitting from one task to another and back again. In this blog I plan to review books I have read (encourages me fulfil my plan to read more) and share with you my journey to become a creative writer. :) Who, knows where it will lead me.  How exciting :) So I welcome you all and look forward to reading your comments. 

T