Tag Archives: Whispers Beneath the Pines

The Next Girl – Carla Kovach – coming soon. 

Posted on January 17, 2018 by Carla

The Next Girl – coming soon. Only 99p to preorder. … She shivered in the ice cold, dirty room that was little more than a cupboard. ‘Please take me home,’ she begged him. ‘You are home,’ he said before locking the … Continue reading →

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Vegan Delights in Shrewsbury.

Posted on July 6, 2017 by Carla

We had a short break in Hoylake last year and I called my blog post, A Rainy Day in Hoylake. Typically British, we’ve chosen the wrong day again. We are having another little break and this time we’re spending a … Continue reading →

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More photos of the derelict hotel buildings in Iҫmeler

Posted on February 28, 2017 by Carla

First things first. This trek is a tad dangerous and I wouldn’t advise you to attempt it. There are barriers for a reason. If like me you decide to climb the fence or go up the steps on the other … Continue reading →

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8 office offenders you could do without

Posted on January 2, 2017 by Carla

I know the following are first world problems and I know they aren’t particularly important, but have you ever had a small niggle, one that has fermented over time into something huge to the point where you feel a breakdown … Continue reading →

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A Rainy Afternoon in Hoylake

Posted on March 31, 2016 by Carla

First time in lovely Hoylake and it’s raining. Typical bank holiday weather, but we’re staying in a pub, yay! Hoylake is on the northern tip of the Wirral Peninsula.    On approach, Hoylake comes across as a small town with … Continue reading →

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Whispering Wind

Posted on March 30, 2016 by Carla

“How do you escape when it’s everywhere, when it’s part of what you are, when it’s in you? How do you escape who you are?” Drip, drip, drip. The interior of the derelict inn was exactly as Ron had remembered … Continue reading →

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Turkey – should I stay or should I go?

Posted on February 23, 2016 by Carla

Our holiday is booked and paid for – yippee! We’re going to Icmeler in May and I can’t wait. I know there are doubts amongst some of the regulars with there being a war in Syria, and recent political unrest … Continue reading →

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Akyaka & Mugla – Photos from 2003

Posted on January 23, 2016 by Carla

I know many people are taking an interest in Akyaka or have visited recently. Below are just a few old photos I’ve found in my own archives of this little town. The photos aren’t brilliant as they were taken with … Continue reading →

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The Perfectionist by Simon Duke

Posted on January 11, 2016 by Carla

The Perfectionist by Simon Duke – Coming soon.    I’ve been lucky enough to have an advance read of The Perfectionist and boy was it a good book. If chasing serial killers and watching mysteries unfold is your thing, then … Continue reading →

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Kissimmee Old Town, or should I say Scary Town?

Posted on November 4, 2015 by Carla

After visiting Florida this October (2015), I can honestly say, this touristy manufactured town is wonderful fun. As you approach, you can’t miss the amusement rides glistening above, and the sound of what I can only describe as a party … Continue reading →

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