A Touch of the Wobbles

I have been counselling my Mum over an iced coffee. She is having a touch of the wobbles as she is very close to finishing writing her novel.

I said if you are worried about whether or not the ending is strong enough … put a Shorkie in it … that’ll beef it up a bit.

Published by Tessa Barrie

Blogger and proud mother of Cassie the Blog Dog. Ardent Remainer, (we're better together) staunch believer in Karma and lover of wine View all posts by Tessa Barrie

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