Monthly Archives: August 2012

Meeting Dynamic, Organised & Innovative J.J. Collins

Posted on August 30, 2012 by Junying Kirk

Today I’ve invited author JJ Collins to my site and we would love you to join us, over a cup of virtual coffee, to talk about books, writing and where we authors get our inspirations from.  First of all, let … Continue reading →

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Yorkshire Dales – Rugged, Rocky and Rich English Heritage

Posted on August 27, 2012 by John Kirk

Junying: After living in beautiful Yorkshire for the best part of 1990s, which some of you would have read about in my semi-autobiographical fiction The Same Moon, John and I went back for a short break last week. Our first … Continue reading →

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Book Promo – London Blitz Diaries

Posted on August 24, 2012 by Junying

By Victoria Aldridge-Washuk I have recently published a series of four books on amazon.com that are both in print and kindle form.  The books are diaries written by my great grandmother, Ruby Side Thompson detailing both her personal and historical … Continue reading →

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Porto – River Douro, Port Wine, a Pretty Portuguese Gem

Posted on August 20, 2012 by Junying Kirk

“Where would you like to go to celebrate your half century?” I asked John, secretly hoping that he would suggest somewhere like New Zealand, or Iguazu Falls in South America, places I have longed to visit myself. “I’ve picked a … Continue reading →

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My Grandmother’s Recipe Book 

Posted on August 16, 2012 by Blogger

By Chiaki Fujita I have an old cooking book from my late grandmother. She gave it to me before I got married. My grandmother was a great cook. She was born in 1914 and I guess she grew up much … Continue reading →

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Music Monday – Yellow River Piano Concerto by Lang Lang 朗朗： 黄河钢琴协奏曲

Posted on August 13, 2012 by Junying

Following China’s wonderful performances at the London Olympics, I thought I’d share with you a relatively modern piece from China, in celebration. The Yellow_River_Piano_Concerto, is played by the hugely talented and popular  Lang_Lang, probably the world’s most famous pianist right … Continue reading →

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