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As I mentioned in my last blog post, my latest crime thriller, Someday Never Comes, will be released on Friday. As I live here in Spain, the publishers are holding an online launch party, to which you are all invited. It’s an all-day event, so you are welcome to drop in for five minutes or […]

250 Women celebrated Costa Women Marbella’s 1st Anniversary Party on Friday 26th July at La Veranda-Verde in the Royal Tennis Club in El Rosario. The night was a celebration of the new Costa Women’s Russian Costa Women group and its fusion with representatives of the 57 other nationalities that comprise the Costa Women community. Costa Women were

Summer is now in full swing, with plenty of BBQ, beach time, and most of us are spending a lot of time basking in the sun, either sun bathing or exercising outside. However, in Southern Spain the sun rays are strong and the heat can be intense so it is important to take extra precautions

So you are taking the plunge and moving to Spain!  And before I get over excited about the fabulous country, wonderful environment, food, culture, wine etc. let’s take a minute for a reality check about working here with the assistance of Mr. Stephen Covey via Seven Habits of Highly Effective (Women) Expats! Seek first to understand and

This is an adapted version of a post which first appeared on Scribbler in Seville.     Captain Haddock’s outbursts are a lot less colourful than some Spanish expressions.   In this post I’m looking at Spanish expressions which have caught my attention over the years. As a writer, translator, sometime English teacher and language

What do you do when you move to a new country and don’t know anyone?  The first item on your list needs to be networking.   Read more via my interview with nancy todd of The Spain Scoop: http://www.thespainscoop.com/expert-travel-advice-spain-scoop/#sthash.3dTNry2q.dpuf

New rules were announced this week… which affect those of us that live in Spain, but are British Nationals. We no longer apply for our passports via the office in Madrid. Now all applications need to go via Belfast. Press release: 7 May 2013 CHANGE TO PASSPORT SERVICE FOR BRITISH NATIONALS British nationals in Spain

My friend Lala Ema has arranged a very exclusive and authentic trip to our beloved Lecrin Valley ; ‘FOOD & MUSIC BUCOLIC HOLIDAY IN ANDALUSIA, SEPTEMBER 16-20 2013’ included ofcourse a visit Casa Lavanda.(please like our facebook page) Do not miss this unique trip and book now (limited places available so be quick !) Hope

When living in a foreign country we are aware that many things are different. For the most part that is why we are here; because we like the differences. However when it comes to the law we need to make sure we are informed correctly so we are not caught out. Nobody wants to pay

…but since our last post we have had rather a lot on, including a funeral of a very young lady, me having the Norovirus and a bout of passing out known as the Vegus Reflex, Chris attending court over a car accident which happened four years ago (thankfully we won),  and of course Christmas and