All in the Leaves World Tour .... now in Switzerland

What a treat we have for you today!

All in the Leaves continues its World Tour and is currently in Unterageri, Switzerland.

Here is Simona, who is taking the bag out for the day

Simona is a teacher - and in her spare time, she loves to read books. She has a blog HERE

and here's the view that Simona has every single day!

If you'd like to see more images of Unterageri, go HERE

Unterageri has approximately 8000 inhabitants and is along the shore of the lake Agerisee. Previously it was famed for its silk weaving, but now the main industry is tourism. With views like those, that is no surprise!

I hope you've enjoyed this glimpse into a beautiful country, courtesy of a beautiful friend, Simona.

Win a copy of All in the Leaves!

Today, I am a guest author on Erin's Choice Blog.

You can read all about my writing - and there is a Giveaway too.

A chance to win one of two copies of All in the Leaves.

This giveaway is open internationally...

Here's the link - and GOOD LUCK



http://erins-choice.blogspot.co.uk/

Leaves goes to Loch Ness and Urquhart Castle

I've had some more photos sent to me, of All in the Leaves, on the World Tour.

Now we're in Scotland - Loch Ness and Urquhart Castle, to be precise.

If you look closely, perhaps you'll spot Nessie in the water!

This is my friend, who was one of my early readers, holding a promo bag...

and here we have a couple of views of the Loch, plus the Castle.

If you'd like to know more about Loch Ness, go HERE

and if you'd like to know more about Urquhart Castle, go HERE

and if you'd like to know what 'All in the Leaves' is about, go HERE

An afternoon off, a walk in the woods - and meeting the Borrowers.

Yesterday I had an afternoon off from looking after my ailing hubby - and I decided to spend it taking a walk in the local woods.

It was a gorgeous day, so mild I never needed to keep my coat on over my jumper. It was so liberating not to wear a coat!
I took a few pics, so you could enjoy my ramble with me.

Carving at entry to wood walk

approaching the wigwam

artistic shot of reflections in a puddle

sitting by the pond, just relaxing

Someone's been building a shelter (woodcraft day)

the only flowering tree I saw

The children's adventure wigwam up close

I spent a couple of hours, simply walking. I felt totally recharged, just from this little break. Freedom from cares and being in nature have that effect  - and I'm grateful for it.
After my walk, I popped into the visitor centre - and there they have a library of donated books, which helps to fund the care of the woods. I found one book I'd never read as a child - and now I have the Omnibus of four books.
Meet the Borrowers!

My visitor centre find

So I had three hours in total away from home, and had a break that felt as good as any two week holiday to me! Walking in woods - what a tonic. I heartily recommend it, especially when there's a book at the end :)

It's Time to Talk Day

Today it's Time to Talk Day.
see HERE

so, we'll do just that. Talk.
I live with someone who has Clinical Depression.
It's not contagious, it won't hurt you. My husband won't hurt you.
I'm no saint, just a girl in love with a boy.
I have physical health issues, he has mental health issues.
The important thing is we're in LOVE! 


We have to have a life of routine to help keep him stable.
Pretty much all of things we know we should be doing.
Eight hours sleep, good food, plenty of daylight.
That's not all, he has to take medication too.

We laugh a lot, we cry a lot, we play with our dog, we watch films.
I'd like to say we go to restaurants, but we don't.
Want to know why? It's because I have a life threatening allergy.
There's no shame in that.
NOR is there any shame in my husband having an illness.

Today is Time to Talk day. Talk to someone you know with a mental illness. Have a cuppa and a chat!

You may just make the best friend you've EVER had.

Pat Elliott, author .. guest post on Jennifer Joyce writes

Today, I'm writing on another author's blog.

Jennifer Joyce wrote the very funny ' A Beginner's Guide to Salad'.
She has kindly given me a guest post on her blog, where I write about my love of books, reflexology, depression, and the escapism that is in 'All in the Leaves.'

You can find Jennifer's blog and my guest post HERE
and on Jennifer's sidebar, you can see a link to her book!

All in the Leaves is available HERE

Today Leaves is in Cape Coral... and I have been interviewed!

Today, I'm delighted to bring you another step in the World Tour for All in the Leaves.

This picture was taken by Robin, in Cape Coral, Florida!

Cape Coral is in South West Florida and is known as a 'Waterfront Wonderland' with over 400 miles of navigable waterways!
It has more miles of canals than ANY city in the world.
You can find out more about Cape Coral HERE

and you can find out more about Robin, through her blog HERE


PLUS
I have an added extra! I have been interviewed by the author Amanda Martin.
She has written wonderful novels, such as Baby Blues and Wedding Shoes and Dragon Wraiths

Amanda asked me some very astute questions... you can find the whole interview here.