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Bloganuary Odyssey & Valentine’s Love

A New Year’s Leap into Bloganuary

January is a month synonymous with new beginnings, resolutions, and self-improvement. It’s also a time when all those things and our resolve are tested. A month before 2024 began, I’d already made a commitment to myself for the new year in the form of my new weekly digital art challenge, Spies, Lies & Digital Skies, and to actually get my newsletter out to my supremely patient subscribers. But, me being me, I had to add that wee bit more pressure. Up the chances of self-destruction 🤣

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SLDS: Undercover Glamour Edition

Welcome to another Spies, Lies & Digital Skies (SLDS) art challenge. Every week, I post a prompt for you to create a spy and romance-themed image. You can use PhotoShop, ArtRage, Procreate, DALL-E, MidJourney, you name it to create your masterpiece.

Last Week’s High-Speed Art Adventures

Last week’s prompt, ‘High-speed chase through a bustling city,’ was a tricky one. But, yet again, Jez and Kevin were up to the challenge. Thank you both for joining me as we all go mad trying to get the images in our heads out into the world.

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SLDS: High-Speed Chase Art Challenge

Welcome to the first Spies, Lies & Digital Skies (SLDS) art challenge of February. Every week, I provide you with a prompt to create an image that combines spy and romance themes. You can create your masterpiece using tools such as PhotoShop, ArtRage, Procreate, DALL-E, MidJourney, or any other software.

Last Week’s Creative Heights: Romance on the Rooftop

Last week’s prompt, ’A romantic rendezvous on a rooftop,’ was a whole lot of fun. I’m happy to report that I wasn’t the only one who had fun creating their romantic scene! Again, Kevin and Jez didn’t shy away from the challenge. Thank you both for joining in with your gorgeous takes on the prompt.

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Courage: Overcoming the Fear of Expression

Over the past month, I’ve shared a lot about fear—so much so that I have no hesitation in sharing what I’m most scared to do. A month ago, the thought of doing anything like this was unimaginable, never mind something I’d do so readily.

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Taming the Tick-Tock: My Quest to Reclaim Time

Everyone has complaints. These grievances are like personal signals that something in your life needs to change. It can be something small, like changing where you shop because you can’t stand the layout, or it could be significant, like needing to quit your job. The more we complain about something, the more attention we need to pay to it.

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From Wild Kicks to Wetsuit Tricks

My Early Foray into Sports

As a kid, I tried a raft of sports. Shotputt, discus, javelin… all were deemed a tad dangerous for anyone in my immediate vicinity. Eventually, I scored a place on the primary school’s girl’s football team, where I found my calling as a goalie. I always thought I’d be best out on the field, but again, it was decided that it was safer if I was tucked away in goals. Some nonsense about a wild-eyed obsession for chasing the ball like a crazed terrier.

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Dream Big, Live Simple: My Lottery Win Wishlist

The Lottery Dream: More than Just Glitz and Glamour

A Ferrari for every day of the week, a diamond necklace with matching earrings and bracelet, of course, and a string of mansions across the globe-it’s the typical lottery win daydream. But I’ll be honest: my fantasies are a tad different and perhaps a bit less glittery.

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Bookmarked Dreams: Diving Into My TBR Pile

Ever find yourself with a TBR pile so high it’s practically a skyscraper? Well, you’re not alone! Whether it’s fiction or non-fiction, I love to read! Okay, I have a relatively narrow field of focus in each section, but I love, love, love them. Which means I’ve got two mile-high TBR piles waiting for me. From romantic suspense to historical romance in the fiction pile. And personal development, psychology, writing craft, and the publishing, in the other.

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Our Quirky Family Traditions

The Fabric of Family Traditions

Family traditions are the threads that weave the rich tapestry of our lives. They range from grand, festive celebrations to the simple, daily rituals that define our family identity. Here are a few of my favourites that bring warmth, laughter, and a sense of belonging to our family.

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