tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post7300753184088187012..comments2024-03-25T08:10:55.433+00:00Comments on March House Books Blog: Guest Post by Jan WilliamsBarbarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05962552429792516213noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-46495617757980422622015-04-18T00:35:45.019+01:002015-04-18T00:35:45.019+01:00The pictures say it all, don't they? They woul...The pictures say it all, don't they? They would stimulate creativity, I think. I love the idea that the cat helps you write. My dogs just sleep through my typing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-37683856245988015922015-04-02T23:15:46.028+01:002015-04-02T23:15:46.028+01:00Wonderful guest post Jan! Such interesting stories...Wonderful guest post Jan! Such interesting stories and love the illustrations and photos!CraveCutehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17266646948003488534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-43173440802294571772015-04-02T18:46:57.066+01:002015-04-02T18:46:57.066+01:00Hello Nikki-ann, I’m so sorry about the disappeari...Hello Nikki-ann, I’m so sorry about the disappearing comment. I have no idea where it went but thank you for having another go. :-)<br />I’m very envious of your proximity to Borth; it looks absolutely stunning. <br />Happy Easter, Barbara<br />Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05962552429792516213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-75587008549011753292015-04-02T16:53:55.533+01:002015-04-02T16:53:55.533+01:00Hmmm... I commented last night but can't see m...Hmmm... I commented last night but can't see my comment. Anyway, I can sometimes be found rushing to Borth to capture the sunset on my camera and love it there. It's our nearest seaside from here by the border. It was quite a surprise to see it featured on your blog, Barbara. Jan, despite having been to Borth many times, I've not heard of it's folklore. I'm definitely going to have to look that up now! :)Nikki-annhttp://www.notesoflife.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-39584777311704380582015-04-02T09:09:52.656+01:002015-04-02T09:09:52.656+01:00I thought you would enjoy it Claudine. Thank you ...I thought you would enjoy it Claudine. Thank you for your weekend wishes, I wish the same for you. Barbara xxxBarbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05962552429792516213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-48409361566887227162015-04-02T08:41:52.442+01:002015-04-02T08:41:52.442+01:00Wow, the village of Borth looks beautiful. I'm...Wow, the village of Borth looks beautiful. I'm so curious about the white lady, and the baby who was thrown into the ocean in a leather bag. No wonder Jan absolutely has to tell stories. Her world is brimming with them! Shy children need stories to feel less alone and to be slightly bolder so they can have their own grand adventures one day. Great success to Jan with her stories and thanks for introducing her to us, Barbara! Have a pretty weekend ahead. xoxo C.Yanting Guehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04788603550626277974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-31622630143124010862015-04-01T14:09:51.236+01:002015-04-01T14:09:51.236+01:00Now that sounds like a perfect idea! Now that sounds like a perfect idea! Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05962552429792516213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-8400975337203035132015-04-01T14:07:58.322+01:002015-04-01T14:07:58.322+01:00I do indeed Anita. I hope you make it to England ...I do indeed Anita. I hope you make it to England one of theses days. Hugs Barbara Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05962552429792516213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-71718563534356860782015-04-01T14:07:13.582+01:002015-04-01T14:07:13.582+01:00You are very welcome Kokila, I'm so pleased yo...You are very welcome Kokila, I'm so pleased you enjoyed the post. Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05962552429792516213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-37000832477279625512015-04-01T10:14:26.730+01:002015-04-01T10:14:26.730+01:00Excellent post and the pictures show the topograph...Excellent post and the pictures show the topography which is apt for a fertile imagination! Totally loved the cat Kiyoko and the 5 lost cats with such well defined characters...Hmmm... Egyptian cat-Goddess and a queenly from Ireland ! great .. <br />I am sure the stories are great fun Jan :) All the best to you :) <br />Thank you Barbara for the awesome guest post :)Kokila guptahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14992236728883850513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-16125187487895895762015-04-01T09:58:45.856+01:002015-04-01T09:58:45.856+01:00How lovely to hear from you all and have such a po...How lovely to hear from you all and have such a positive response. Its very heartening as I am now working on developing that story about the 'white lady for a children's book and doing some research about my great grandfather who sailed a splendid schooner in the 1870's. Borth is 7 miles north of Aberyswyth but I am afraid it does not always look so blue. It rains and blows a lot!<br />Love JanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-3777786347367651542015-04-01T01:20:08.100+01:002015-04-01T01:20:08.100+01:00I really enjoyed getting to know Jan. The photos t...I really enjoyed getting to know Jan. The photos to go with her post are beautiful. Stunning! I love that she grew out of her own shyness and as a teacher she helped others come out of their shells. So important! Thanks for sharing! Wishing Jan the best of luck. :) <br />Stephanie@Fairday's Bloghttp://thesecretdmsfilesoffairdaymorrow.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-39881427023718627392015-03-31T02:15:55.624+01:002015-03-31T02:15:55.624+01:00How wonderful that Jan grew up to tell her own st...How wonderful that Jan grew up to tell her own stories...I wish I could meet you both on a cold winter's evening beside a roaring fire!Guernsey Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10351729766544892085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-23877468373620076492015-03-30T22:59:46.356+01:002015-03-30T22:59:46.356+01:00Amazing post, so interesting. I loved it. Thanks f...Amazing post, so interesting. I loved it. Thanks for sharing!Kelly Steelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09030019966183220952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-49896949372104029392015-03-30T22:34:36.011+01:002015-03-30T22:34:36.011+01:00Hello Barbara, hello Jan! I so enjoyed your storyt...Hello Barbara, hello Jan! I so enjoyed your storytelling here. We have some things in common. My mother was the sickly and shy child and unfortunately, only finished 5th grade. She was unable to read to me when I was growing up, but her oral story telling developed in me, I believe, an imagination. I then went on to study theatre and dance, and there's nothing like the performing arts to cure you of shyness! I too am a teacher, and I thank my acting training for the boldness I need to stir up in me sometimes!<br /><br />I loved your description of your hometown in England. Barbara knows I love your country, and hope to visit one day. I am a French teacher so I've been to France and Italy, but England is my next stop. <br /><br />Thanks to both of you for a rich adventure into a real-life story! AnitaCastles Crowns and Cottageshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01780241008313365707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-84603449807119260422015-03-30T21:23:23.997+01:002015-03-30T21:23:23.997+01:00Looks like a lovely place to have grown up in. I d...Looks like a lovely place to have grown up in. I did enjoy this post.Campfirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06573797205145907726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-31956752869647731112015-03-30T17:12:17.167+01:002015-03-30T17:12:17.167+01:00Lovely photo's and illustrations and Borth loo...Lovely photo's and illustrations and Borth looks like a lovely place to visit.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16517903599235068164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-72180597832913978052015-03-30T14:52:00.716+01:002015-03-30T14:52:00.716+01:00Excellent post. What a delightful series of storie...Excellent post. What a delightful series of stories which I would have loved as a child, and still as an adult.Three Hoodies Save the Worldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14284152429583290408noreply@blogger.com