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1. Pistyll Rhaeadr: Pistyll Rhaeadr is the tallest waterfall in the UK, but it’s higher than Niagra Falls, at a staggering 240 feet tall. It sits in the Berwyn Mountains, splashing the deep green foliage on either side. It then runs through another two tiers, crashing under rock-carved bridges and burrowing its way around beautiful natural scenery. 2. Llangollen Bridge: This medieval bridge in Llangollen stretches across the River Dee with three charming arches, allowing the water to rush under it and nature to grow around it. It connects the equally charming black-bordered white houses on both sides of the bank. 3. Overton yew trees: In the small village of Overton-on-Dee, not one but over 20 wonders standing in a circle in the churchyard of St Mary the Virgin. Some of the yews are so ancient they pre-date the church itself and have been standing strong in the same spot for thousands of years. 4. Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa): This mountain is most famous of the seven wonders of Wales. It is...

Over the past few months I have enjoyed the experience writing stories. I have enjoyed building a characters profile. But the process has made me realise that I'm more confident in poetry writing. I got swept away with fantasy of being a published story writer. But the reality has been something so different to the expectations I had placed on myself. It has been a tough learning process. It made me fall out favour with the joy writing can bring. The stories I've so far written are not going to go to waste. They are simply parked on the shelf for now. They shall remain private and if write further stories they will be written for my own hobby and pleasure. Along this journey I've had some great mentoring on the processes regarding publishing. It was at times brutal but necessary especially receiving rejections. I recently heard J.K.Rowling story: J.K. Rowling faced many rejections before her Harry Potter series became a success. She has shared some Rowling's first liter...

Throughout 2024 the next book was in steady progress with some help from experts in the field of education and authors. However the book had taken an unfortunate lapse due to life getting in the way, towards the end of last year. Also having received two publisher rejections. Idecided to park the book till the new year. My short stories have been independently proof read and are ready for publication.I had doubts about mixing poetry and short stories together under one bookcover. I heard people saying you couldn't do it or people don't like having a mixture. I also had a conversation, where someone said poetry books are no relevant or best sellers. I pondered over such things, and have decided what I want in this pending book of mine, not what others want. Today is Saturday and this afternoon and with the weather still cold and icy; it wad a perfect opportunity to sit at my new desk and worked my way through endless pieces of material. I found myself discovering and retweeking...

Very recently several people have asked me about my experiences and knowledge of Kindle Direct Publishing (kdp for short). So I thought as I'm no professor in kdp we'd explore it together. I realise this may not be a subject for everyone, as most of my other blogs have been. So, Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) is a self-publishing platform that allows authors to publish and sell books on Amazon: There are no upfront costs or inventory orders required to publish with KDP. Authors retain full rights to their books, which is not typical with traditional publishing houses. As the Author can have direct access to their books on Amazon and can create a product detail page. As an Author you can make your books available to readers around the world. You have control over your book's content, design, price, audience. But having said that, please be aware, as I have found, you might have to negotiate book sizes. An author can earn anything up to 70% royalty. Also as an au...

After a very busy and hectic morning serving in church kitchen on Sunday morning . I decided to have some down time to myself. So I went on a little train ride (a carriage to myself) on the Cambrian Heritage Railways. It's a short journey along the heritage line. I love the film,'the railway children' I think there may have been a little bit of the film in me today.  Cambrian Heritage Railways, in the heart of historic Oswestry, offers a journey through time with its railway museum, restored signal box, period ticket office, and more. Located near the town centre, market, and castle, the Oswestry station provides convenient amenities like a shop, toilets, and parking, making it an ideal starting point for exploring local heritage. Heritage trains operate on selected days between Oswestry and Weston Wharf, featuring steam, vintage diesel, and diesel multiple units. The 1.75-mile scenic route leads to Weston Wharf’s period station with a café, picnic area, and railway artifa...

WE HAVE BEEN We have been in it, We have been through it, We been been on it, We have been over it, We have been timing it, We have been beneath it. We have been watching it, We have been above it, We have been round it, We have been reading it, We have been near it, We have been avoiding it. We have been riding it, We have been running it, We have been making it, We have been past it, We have been trying it, We have been developing it. We have been walking it, We have been buying it, We have been leading it, We have been seeing it, We have been selling, We have been sharing it. We have been against it, We have been writing it, We have been under it, We have been drinking it, We have been holding it, We have been loosing it. We have been winning it, We have been eating it, We have been timing it, We have been building it, We have been creating it, We have been off it. We have been playing it, We have been ruling it, We have been learning, We have...

NAME: William Tyndale Birth: c.1494 Death: 6th October 1536 Occupation: Linguist William Tyndale was born around 1494, in the county of Gloucestershire. Tyndale lived and worked during the era of Renaissance Humanism. A conjecture is that Tyndale’s family had moved to Gloucestershire at some point in the 15th century, probably as a result of ‘War of the roses. The Tyndale family also went by the name Hychyns (Hitchens), and it was as William Hychyns that Tyndale was enrolled at Magdalene Hall, Oxford. Tyndale began a Bachelor of Arts degree at Magdalen Hall The English biblical scholar and linguist became a leading figure in the Protestant Reformation. He was a gifted linguist and became fluent over the years in French, Greek, Hebrew, German, Latin, Italian and Spanish. Tyndale became chaplain at the home of Sir John Walsh at Little Sodbury Gloucestershire. His opinions proved controversial to many clergy. And in 1522 he was summoned before John Bell, the Chancellor of the diocese of...