Gossip
The latest news is of my next novel, The Accidental Spy. It has a bit of history, because for a long time I lived in Libya. That is a strange mixture of a country. Physically, it can be amazingly beautiful, especially when you get out into the desert. Mankind has been tramping along the Mediterranean coast for many millenia, and they have left traces of their history everywhere. Absolutely the best Roman ruins are found there.
The reason I don't recommend it for a relaxing holiday is the Government. Its unique blend of chaos and oppression is hard to describe and, believe me, Ludlumesque spy thrillers don't come close. It made such an impression on me that I just had to use it as a background, although it took me a decade away to get it into perspective. The book will be out soon - watch this space!
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Here is some news - The Prince and the Nun has suddenly appeared in our local library. I am astounded. This is country Queensland after all, and we have a reputation for prudishness to rival Texas. I guess our librarian (bless her heart) is open minded and knows a good story when she sees one. And there is a waiting list for it that recedes into the distant future.
Of course, I do not totally approve. Why can't the good ladies of Cooktown buy their own copies? Good for me, and it would save putting their names on a public waiting list for a rather naughty book.
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Anyone who has read How to make Wild, Passionate love to your Man will remember I recommended visiting a professional photo studio spedialising in making you look your sexy best. Well, north Queensland now has one! They are Love the Skin You're in Photography and they are wonderful. You can see they start my making their models feel good about themselves, and then go on to take wonderful shots of you looking just as good as you feel. Wow - Queensland is catching up with the times.
Check them out - you'll be impressed.
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Hi Jacqueline ,
No wonder your books are doing well, I do love your cheeky banter! You are one of a kind. Congratulations!
PS: Love the American cover for Where Gold Lies. I want legs like that…
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Here is a really terrible birthday card, that made me laugh anyway...
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Did The Killer Whale Live Up To Its Name
If a stray or your neighbour’s dog is wandering around the neighbourhood and fatally attacks someone, said dog is removed or put to sleep so it would not harm or kill another human being.
But what happens when a much bigger creature hundreds of people pay to see perform tricks is accused of taking a life? A creature known as a Killer Whale and whose place of residence is a luxurious Theme Park known as Sea World.
Is the Killer Whale removed even though this is not the first time it has been accused of being responsible for the death of a human? Actually, this Killer Whale at the Sea World in Orlando, Florida has been responsible for the deaths of three other trainers prior to the latest incident.
And is there a sort of discrimination going on here as far as how worthy a creature is? Like maybe it’s all right to have the dog removed because hundreds of people don’t pay to see it perform any trick anywhere.
But they don't remove the Killer Whale? Because it attracts many Theme Park visitors to that particular show?
I always believed that human life is important no matter what creature is responsible for removing him/her from this world. It’s a sad day when you have to place a monetary value on the creature that is responsible for this latest incident and keep the Killer Whale at the Theme Park.
So far, in all, this Killer Whale is responsible for taking the lives of four people, why keep giving it so many chances? To see how many more humans it might kill in the future?