My social media feed is frequently full of "Author Unboxings" where authors open a recently delivered box with their latest book in it. Well, here's the photographer's version ... unboxing 2027 Calendars. (2026 is so last year! 🤣).
(My finger pointing is to the photos on the calendar that I took.)

An 8.75-mile circular walk from Presthope to Easthope, Wilderhope Manor and Wenlock Edge. YouTube video by Simon Whaley

Been for another lickle wander:
youtu.be/t2biI3IH9Ow?...

Wilderhope Manor and Wenlock Edge 5

Wilderhope Manor and Wenlock Edge 4

Wilderhope Manor and Wenlock Edge 3

Wilderhope Manor and Wenlock Edge 2

Wilderhope Manor and Wenlock Edge 1

A Little Stretton Circular via Small Batch and Minton Hill YouTube video by Simon Whaley

Went for a lickle walk yesterday from Little Stretton, up Small Batch and onto the Long Mynd and then back down via Minton Hill. Here's the video:
youtu.be/g0ZUdmyZV1M

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Calling UK writers. Have you set up a UK financial Lasting Power of Attorney? I'm currently putting together an article about why writers should consider this and would love some input from those who've already gone through the process.

Programme Read through the full programme for the Swadlincote's Festival of Words, the 4 day literary festival with events and activities for people of all ages.

Looking forward to the Swadlincote Festival of Words tomorrow. If you're in the South Derbyshire area, check out the full programme here: there's lots to do (and not just my talk 😜): www.swadlincotefestivalofwords.co.uk/programme

No, not done that one! I'll look out or it next time!

A circular stroll around Nordy bank, Heath, Clee St Margaret and St St Milborough 6

A circular stroll around Nordy bank, Heath, Clee St Margaret and St St Milborough 5

A circular stroll around Nordy bank, Heath, Clee St Margaret and St St Milborough 4

A circular stroll around Nordy bank, Heath, Clee St Margaret and St St Milborough 3

A circular stroll around Nordy bank, Heath, Clee St Margaret and St St Milborough 2

A circular stroll around Nordy bank, Heath, Clee St Margaret and St St Milborough 1

Ooh, look! I'm the Crime Writers' Associations' Featured Author of the Month!

Ooh, look! 😁

January lasts forever and February is gone in the blink of an eye. Time to deliver the March issue of the Stretton Focus!

This week's visitors to the hedgehog feeding station include:
1. A hedgehog
2. A mouse
3. A cat!

A Snowy stroll up Caer Caradoc this morning: 4

A Snowy stroll up Caer Caradoc this morning: 3

A Snowy stroll up Caer Caradoc this morning: 2

A Snowy stroll up Caer Caradoc this morning: 1

Ooh, look! I'm on the front cover of the Burway Books' newsletter! (And I'm on their Bestseller list inside too ... twice!)

The hedgehog raided the fridge last night!

The Doris Gooderson Short Story Competition Want to be the first to know when we launch our competition each year? Click here and sign up to our competition mailing list. Click here for a complete list of winners in the Doris Gooderson Short…

Calling all short story writers! Wrekin Writers has launched their 2026 Doris Gooderson Short Story competition. Details: 1200 words, any theme, £5 entry fee, 1st £200, 2nd £100, 3rd £50. Closing date 12th July 2026. Full details here:
wrekinwriters.wordpress.com/doris-gooder...

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