This is what one of my grandchildren thinks I look like. I have to say I’m flattered! Mainly because of the absence of wrinkles. I can only surmise that smoothness is in the eye of the beholder – or maybe they’re being kind. Whatever. I love it.

For my book I, Said The Lark I chose song (titles or lines) from songs that caught my ear as I wrote and songs which I thought suited the particular chapter / section I was writing about. Below is the complete list of songs. And HERE is the link to the Spotify playlist so that (if you so choose) you can listen to them.

SONG LIST for I, Said The Lark

To Live a Life by First Aid Kit

Dreams by Cranberries

Summer’s End John Price

Be The Change Wild Reeds

Into The Mystic van Morrison

Buckets of Rain Bob Dylan

Murder of Birds Jesca Hoop

Fever Aldous Harding

The Saint Of Lost Causes Justin Townes-Earle

If We Were Vampires Jason Isabel

Road to Heaven Dead Tongues (YouTube)

One Way to Pray Sam Beam Jesca Hoop

City Bird Jesca Hoop

Solitary Daughter Bedouine

Bell Jar Boom Forest

How Quickly Your Heart Mends Courtney Marie Andrews (YouTube)

Bonfire at Tina’s Ashley McBride

Bluebird Hope Sandoval

Half Of My Hometown Kelsea Bellerini

Beauty of Rain Dar Williams

Silent House The Chicks

Garden Dove Samantha Crain

The Sea Seafret

Streets of Fire Bruce Springsteen

Sirens Fleurie

Little Astronaut Jim Molyneux

Little Lies Fleetwood Mac

Wrapped Up In Books Belle and Sebastian

To Build A Home Cinematic orchestra

Pegasi Jesca Hoop

All The Trouble Lee Woman

Words Gibb Brothers

Eye of the Storm Holly Macve

Song to the Siren Tim Buckley

Dark Road Annie Lennox

You’re Not Alone Native Daughters

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If only a poison pen letter problem was all that the hardy residents of Craggan Dhu had to contend with. Forced to weather Covid, as well as the menacing presence of someone who wishes them harm, proves a challenge for this resilient Southland town. As the pandemic fades, the locals want to move on with their lives. In order to do so, it becomes necessary to find out once and for all the identity of the person who has been posting nasty, anonymous letters.
Newly-widowed Clarrie Fitzgerald, a recent arrival back in New Zealand after living in Ireland for many years, is hoping to find the peace of mind she is desperate for after narrowly escaping a stalker episode. After she forms a book club, she quickly strikes up a friendship with Kon Maizer, another new arrival to the town.
Kon is not sure what to do after he uncovers vital information that could lead to the solution of a cold case that has long puzzled the locals. This could also prove to be the solution to Harris Goodall’s problem with ghosts. Meanwhile, for local Helena McGregor, despite betrayal and heartbreak, romance still beckons.

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I’m expecting another box of books to arrive any day, so if you are wanting one, please email or message me and I will post one off to you. Cost: $20 (NZ). No charge for postage.