As we labour away on our keyboards, bringing our first novel to life, we all know the odds of getting published are miniscule.

It’s a tough world out there for new authors. So why even try?

Take heart! Have a read of Jenny Crusie’s slant on the reality of publishing.

I’m definitely a rat looking for an island. What are you?

When I observe the way my labrador behaves when she’s off harness, and when I recall the many stories of her “mad” behaviour from her puppy raisers, I wonder how on earth she made it this far as a guide dog.

If you’d like to learn more about the training of a guide dog, and how a loopy lab can become a gentle guide dog, then click here to read my latest article.