Under Two Shires Oak
It seemed their futures lay in different directions, yet all three girls were determined to say in touch . . .
Oaty Blackberry And Apple Crumble
Pre-heat the oven to 180 deg. C., 350 deg. F., Gas Mark 4 and lightly grease a medium-sized ovenproof dish….
Sandra and Irene have been taking students on trips for years, so why would anyone think they suddenly need a man to take charge? Morocco’s the exotic setting for “Under An African Sun” by Jan Snook, just one of our brilliant stories in tomorrow’s new issue. Sneak peek here: http://bit.ly/2hwl2VT
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Fiction Sneak Peek: Sept. 30, 2017 issue
Do you like your romantic hero tall, dark and handsome? And a spirited heroine to make things interesting? Then boy,…
Treasure Trove
Here at the “Friend” office we love to offer our loyal readers the chance to win some great competition prizes….
Bumper Bundle Of Annuals
Every now and then we love to offer our readers a special prize that money simply cannot buy, and the…
Story Starter: Smithy House
Quite a straightforward Story Starter Image this week. A house whose name reflects its history. Your story might be about…
Your Best Ever Christmas Is On Its Way
We don’t know about you, but we’re a little bit torn on the topic of ‘how early is too early…
Behind The Scenes: We Read Everything
The first of our autumn writing workshops takes place today, here at our Dundee HQ. Encouraging new writers has always…
1 of 5 copies of Mary Wood’s “Tomorrow Brings Sorrow”
We featured a chat with Mary Wood in our August 19 issue about new book, “Tomorrow Brings Sorrow”, and now…
Fiction Sneak Peek: September 23, 2017 issue
Old customs and who Amos will choose as Corn Maiden are the perfect ingredients for a classic Pamela Kavanagh harvest-time…
The Art Of Craft
There’s a certain expression which has followed me all my life. I’m not sure if it’s a Scottish term, but…
Story Starter: Snail…And Judy Murray!
I know: Snail and Judy Murray in the same sentence. How….? It started with another walk. Yes, again. I walk…
Winter Home Emergency Tips Updated
As we move into winter, several things happen – the days get shorter, the nights get longer, the temperature drops,…
Fiction Sneak Peek: September 16, 2017 issue
“Lark Cottage” by Pamela Kavanagh is set in the early 1900s, with the cottage Hannah’s temporary home as she sets…
Celebrating With Edinburgh Writers’ Club
A guest post by Kate Blackadder. Kate, who so excellently co-presents the more northern of our writing workshops, is a…
How To Create Good Impressions
I love the old saying, “Don’t judge a book by its cover”. In a fiction setting, it’s easy to create…
Story Starter: Nothing Happened Here…
Another gift from the Story Starter fairy….This wee brass plaque is on a gatepost on a house up the hill…
A Break In Johnshaven
Having spent most of the day exploring old Aberdeen, including a walk out to the quaint village of Fitdee, it…
The Fair City Through The Decades
This week’s cover illustration features the lovely city of Perth, which has always a popular location when it’s been featured…
Ask John Stoa, Our Gardening Expert: Should I Remove My Strawberry Plant’s Runners?
Even the most experienced gardeners need a little advice sometimes… especially from a gardening expert! Our gardening guru, John Stoa,…
A Garden Is A Sanctuary
In the stillness of a garden The spirit is refreshed, The soul responds to beauty And is richly blessed. It’s…
Cat comforter pattern
Make your squares around 25 cm x 25 cm. You can knit or crochet these. Work your squares in any…
Health Bite: Eating Tomatoes Can Protect You From Cancer
Tomatoes currently top the superfood list as a never-ending stream of studies confirm the health benefits of the plant nutrient…
About Woman’s Weekly
I haven’t commented on the situation at Woman’s Weekly, although we here have been very aware of it. The first…
Ask John Stoa, Our Gardening Expert: What Plants To Sow This Time Of Year?
Even the most experienced gardeners need a little advice sometimes… especially from a gardening expert! Our gardening guru, John Stoa,…
My Art Will Go On
As an illustrator of children’s books, my great-aunt Louisa was very interested in all forms of art. An entry in…
Health Bite: Food For Thought
It seems the old adage of “breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dine like a pauper” really…
Fiction Ed’s Book Review
“Our Summer Together” by Fanny Blake opens with Caro remembering Damir, the summer they’ve just had, the effect he had…
Ask John Stoa, Our Gardening Expert: When Is It A Good Time To Prune?
Even the most experienced gardeners need a little advice sometimes… especially from a gardening expert! Our gardening guru, John Stoa,…
The King And The Pawn
The Italians have a proverb which says, “At the end of the game, the king and the pawn go back…
Health Bite: Sleep Tactics
If you are plagued by insomnia and nothing seems to help, try these five “non-negotiable” sleep tactics devised by sleep expert Dr…
Fiction Sneak Peek: September 9, 2017 issue
“Bearing Fruit” by Pamela Kavanagh features another of her wonderfully strong women, this time Daisy, who wishes beau Eddie had…
Ask John Stoa, Our Gardening Expert: Summer Bedding Display
Even the most experienced gardeners need a little advice sometimes… especially from a gardening expert! Our gardening guru, John Stoa,…
Letter To A Friend
I haven’t written for a while, (The weeks all slip away), And yet I still remember you And think of you…
Health Bite: Green Tea Galore
Of all types of tea, green tea boasts the richest supply of antioxidants, which means that it could help boost…
Jam And Journalism
Last week Liz, our craft editor, and I were giving another talk, but this time we didn’t have far to…
The September Garden Checklist – Tip 5
As September draws near, John Stoa takes a look at the jobs needing done in the garden in next month….
Dealing With The Bad And Embracing The Good!
You know the kind of people who have exactly the same approach to good times and bad times? Well, our…
Health Bite: Avocado Heart-health
The delicious avocado is packed with heart-healthy mono-unsaturated fatty acids, specifically oleic acid, which helps reduce the destructive inflammatory process…
The Winnie Mabaso Foundation’s Granny Club
Lisa Ashton, the charity’s founder and CEO, introduces us to its wonderful granny club. HIV continues to be a big…
Bye Friends
I’ve had an amazing two and half months up here in Dundee! This has been such a unique experience, and I’m incredibly grateful…
Story Starter: Tightrope
Out for my lunchtime walk today – sunshine! blue skies! – I came upon two young guys practising tightrope walking….
