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Wednesday, September 30, 2026

Hodge Podge No. 17

un times!

I guess you could call this a hodge podge post, but I lost track of the numbering of those a while ago. No, wait, I seem to have organised myself last year, with Hodge Podge 16.

Here we go...

Kiddo designed two crossword puzzles last week!

An Animorphs crossword

and a Rhys Darby crossword

Then we have...

A t-shirt from the Crowded House forum!

Swan!

I have this book! I need to look at this...

I love this "...my God what is that thing"

Chekov!

And yes, I read Eats, Shoots and Leaves for the first time!

Meanwhile... It's Rhys Darby as Pabu-chan!

All drawings by the seven-year-old!

Signing a wish for peace

Gorgeous cards by Monica Byrne

Last swim of the season!

A funny line from Montgomery Schnauzer book 2!

Snail! Cornu aspersum

The best grapes I've ever tasted

A funny bit from The Last Kids on Earth series

Art cards of my Our Flag Means Death crosswords!

Gorgeous crochet octopi! Octopodes! Octopuses!

Jeff's Inn by the Sea

OurFlag Means Death designs in Lego by the 11-year-old

Chinese art from the 18th Century

Canadian art from the 19th Century, by C Gagnon

This title isn't correct! It's actually called Village dans les Laurentides

Editing my short story!

I found my annotated copy of The Seafarer while packing for the move...

...and the Tolkien shelves were the last to be packed! Here they are in our new library

The Puffin Quiz Book; no publication date but it seems to be from c. 1949. Some of it is outdated, some of it is silly, some of it is quite interesting.

I always forget what boxing the compass means!

Have you enjoyed any comics or graphic novels recently, or designed any craft projects?

Wednesday, July 1, 2026

Canada Day and Insecure Writer's Support Group Day and Crochet!

, Canada!

Last week, I posted about Canada Fiction Fest (still going on!) and today is Canada Day!

It's also Insecure Writer's Support Group Day!

Insecure Writer's Support Group

Today is Insecure Writer's Support Group Day!
Purpose: To share and encourage. Writers can express doubts and concerns without fear of appearing foolish or weak. Those who have been through the fire can offer assistance and guidance. It’s a safe haven for insecure writers of all kinds!
Posting: The first Wednesday of every month is officially Insecure Writer’s Support Group day. Post your thoughts on your own blog. Talk about your doubts and the fears you have conquered. Discuss your struggles and triumphs. Offer a word of encouragement for others who are struggling. Visit others in the group and connect with your fellow writer - aim for a dozen new people each time - and return comments. This group is all about connecting!

Let’s rock the neurotic writing world!

The awesome co-hosts for the July 1 posting of the IWSG are
are Rebecca Douglass, Ronel Janse van Vuuren, Cathrina Constantine, and Jacqui Murray!

Every month, we announce a question that members can answer in their IWSG post. These questions may prompt you to share advice, insight, a personal experience or story. Include your answer to the question in your IWSG post or let it inspire your post if you are struggling with something to say.

July 1 question - Is there anything you'd like to see changed, added, and/or rearranged about the book publishing industry?

I wish there was more of a budget to promote all authors! I wish more of the publicity was handled by publishing companies, especially for us introvert authors!

And I really wish there was extra money so that we could all go around to book fairs and conventions and other events, and hang out together!

And now...a few random photos from my brief visit to Canada last month!