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Historical Fiction & Business Author, World Traveler & Speaker

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Historical Fiction & Business Author, World Traveler & Speaker

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Life in Malaga, Spain

Parking challenges in Malaga, Spain

Creative parking is one of the things I've noticed in Malaga, Spain. This post lists a few others too.

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  • Tema
  • November 9, 2021
  • Travel, Customer Experience, Retirement / Health

The 1st Week in a New Home Base

Home sweet home in Malaga 2021

Our first few days in Malaga: errands, beaches, wine and Spanish practice

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  • Tema
  • October 27, 2021
  • Books & Writing

Book Review: The Confessions of Frannie Langton

Cover of Confessions of Fannie Langton, by Sara Collins

A moving historical murder mystery set initially on a slave plantation in Jamaica. Highly recommended.

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  • Tema
  • October 22, 2021
  • Retirement / Health, Travel

Overcoming Couples Challenges in Retirement: Get Creative

Couples age differently. E-bikes can help level the difference

Health and other challenges can make it difficult for couples to enjoy a shared retirement. But sometimes there are creative solutions.

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  • Tema
  • October 19, 2021
  • Travel

Back to Spain: Montecorto, Andalucia

Main street in Montecorto, Andalucia, Spain

I was about to take my first flights in 19 months and I was scared. Not because of a fear of flying (never had that). Nor because of airport crowds and Covid: I’ve had three vaccines (the first two weren’t…

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  • Tema
  • October 18, 2021
  • Books & Writing

Book Review: The Ambassador’s Wife

Book cover: The Ambassador's Wife, by Jennifer Steil

The Ambassador’s Wife by Jennifer Steil My rating: 4 of 5 stars I was gripped by this book, and the moral and ethical dilemmas it raises in an engrossing, fictional way. The protagonist is such a real, flawed but loveable…

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  • Tema
  • July 10, 2021
  • Books & Writing, History & Politics

Book Review: Yellow Wife

Book cover of Yellow Wife, by Sadeqa Johnson

Yellow Wife by Sadeqa Johnson My rating: 5 of 5 stars Sadeqa Johnson wrote the book after touring a former slave jail and trading post. On one of the walls she saw a photo of the jailer, his black wife…

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  • Tema
  • July 3, 2021
  • Books & Writing

A Historical Novelist’s Work is Never Done

Disastrous Fire at Yokohoma - 1919 news headline

When writing a historical novel you can get buried in research and never write the book. Sometimes, though, the research discoveries make you so happy!

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  • Tema
  • June 23, 2021
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  • Books & Writing, Retirement / Health

Book Review: All My Puny Sorrows

Book cover: All My Puny Sorrows, by Miriam Toews

All My Puny Sorrows by Miriam Toews My rating: 5 of 5 stars I have a lousy memory, so not many books stick with me for years, other than a general “I liked it” feeling. But this one has. It…

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  • Tema
  • March 23, 2021
  • Travel

Anniversary of the Flight From Spain

Facing forward; looking back

Today marks the 1st anniversary of our flight from Spain. It has been the first year in 40 that I have not flown anywhere. Last night I got my first vaccine shot. A year ago last night DH and I…

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  • Tema
  • March 19, 2021
  • Books & Writing, History & Politics

Book Review: The Boat People

book cover: The Boat People, by Sharon Bala

The Boat People by Sharon Bala My rating: 5 of 5 stars A powerful look at the difficult decisions faced by people in war zones and by refugee boards. Nothing is simple. Is it better to risk admitting someone who…

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  • Tema
  • February 6, 2021
  • Books & Writing

Book Review: The Breakout Novel Workbook

Writing the Breakout Novel Workbook cover image

Tema's review of Writing the Breakout Novel Workbook. Worth reading if you want to write fiction.

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  • Tema
  • July 1, 2020
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