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I am an Athletic Legend. Truly. Don’t Laugh.

Yesterday was an amazing day. Memorable. Earth-shattering. The first of it's kind. I'm still trying to come down out of the nethersphere of delight and actually walk on earth. I went to the Princess' class to get something from the teacher. Two little boys came up to me and asked, (with bated breath), "Are you… Continue reading I am an Athletic Legend. Truly. Don’t Laugh.

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Are you Selling your Soul?

                             Imaginary money is falling from the sky. And I just have to catch it.I am not an economist. Or an accountant. Which is why I am very excited to tell you that I know why the world economy collapsed. I know… Continue reading Are you Selling your Soul?

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Thinking of you too Nyds.

I wont say lots of hugs - since I dont like to hug ( and Im really bad at it.) But will say - lots of love, prayers and thoughts with chocolate chip cookies and sticky date pudding to go with them. See you soon.

love, marriage, relationships

Your Partner vs Your Children. Who wins?

Seventeen years ago I ran away into the sunset with the Hot Man because I wanted to spend every breathing moment with him. I wanted every thought to be entwined with his. Every word to only ever be uttered in his presence.We could talk for hours the Hot Man and I. About everything and nothing.… Continue reading Your Partner vs Your Children. Who wins?

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Stephenie Meyer Said So

Some of you may know that I kinda like the Twilight books. Just a little bit... Ok, I'm completely obsessed with them, alright! I would choose Twilight over Shakespeare's masterpieces any day. It's sad, but true. (and since when have I ever told lies on this blog?) I love Twilight, which of course also means that… Continue reading Stephenie Meyer Said So

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Tattoo Time: Ezra Taylor and a TELESA Thank you.

It's Tattoo Time again. And today, I'd like to take this opportunity to thank all those who have been so supportive and encouraging of the e-launching of my new book TELESA:The Covenant Keeper. Whether you're buying the book, spreading the telesa word to friends and family, following the blog book tour, posting online reviews, or having… Continue reading Tattoo Time: Ezra Taylor and a TELESA Thank you.

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A Rare Good Day to be a Writer

                                                           Let's live dangerously...So this morning my cousin in New York, Facebooks me - "Congratulations on your prize! Awesome!" I message her back. (Somewhat shamefacedly.) "Umm, I didnt… Continue reading A Rare Good Day to be a Writer

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It’s NOT a ‘happy place’. Why you shouldnt go to the gym.

Mean Matt's Twin BrotherThe other day, someone called the gym their " happy place." I couldnt see how that could be possible. Unless they've started serving Diet Coke and Doritos at the gym. And Ryan Reynolds is doing the serving. So I went to my gym to check.My usual nice personal trainer Steve was on holiday. He had… Continue reading It’s NOT a ‘happy place’. Why you shouldnt go to the gym.

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He Doesn’t Love Me!

He doesn't love me! This is what my mind, heart and soul were screaming when me and the Hot Man moved into our first apartment. Because he didn't lock all the doors, check all the windows and turn on the outside light. No. Instead he just got into bed and went to sleep. What the… Continue reading He Doesn’t Love Me!

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Why do YOU Love Samoa?

Telesā:The Covenant Keeper is set in present day Samoa. An island nation in the South Pacific where I was born and educated, and where until recently, I was raising my five children. We've been living in New Zealand for 9 months now and while we like our new Kiwi home, being away from Samoa has… Continue reading Why do YOU Love Samoa?