I have published five books on Amazon KDP that have been passion projects more than income spinners. Below are six lessons that I wish I had known throughout this process Write initially about what you know about - however boring. Why? Because what...
Finding email addresses is both an art and a science. It is an art and science that you can use to help improve your engagement with prospects and improve your working life. I have been finding and emailing clients, potential clients and candidates f...
Working from home is great. I have done it for a long time and highly recommend it. However, there are four horsemen of the Homeworking Apocalypse that everyone needs to be aware of: Disconnection, Distraction, Overworking, Return Mandates I have spe...
It is that time again. Christmas has flown by, and the bells of Hogmanay have rung out. After the hustle and bustle of the festive season, the world has entered its phase of re-emergence into the normal daily and seasonal cycles. After every festive...
Doon Valley every December runs a charming Santa Express, that is both accessible, lovely and value for money. Doon Valley Railway is located in Aryshire, not Galloway. The thought of leaving Dumfries and Galloway gave me sleepless nights, of course,...
First impressions matter. They truly do. In most cases, our first impressions—whether of a person, a bar, a restaurant, or even a town or city—tend to be accurate. While these initial judgments might be proven wrong later, they are still how we first...
Recently the Daily Record put out a story that Galloway is the 'new' Cornwall. This is unhelpful and if true should send shivers down the spines of local people. Cornwall is not a healthy community anymore. Cornwall is afflicted with the following pr...
Castledykes Park is a lovely little corner of Dumfries. A local park packed with history, nature and lovely flowers. Definitely worth a visit. Castledykes has to be one of the most unique public parks in Scotland. Very few parks are as lovely and his...
As a human who has been mainly a big town dweller who had ties to the countryside. I have always found the people who go to the countryside and complain as odd as the countryside, but understandable. The countryside is not the city, it has a uniquene...
This year I turned 41. Frankly, how has that happened? Who do I complain too? However, I should probably start embracing my forties. Honestly, I am not that fussed about being forty. I do not feel a day over 25 (my body might disagree). This article...