Crikey, what an interesting life. Will you be adding to this blog, or will it be left here in cyberspace, suspended? I wasn’t quite sure from what you wrote.
About me
I have been a vegetarian since 1980, a non-smoker since 1982, and lived in south-west France since 1995.
I’ve had lots of money and lived like a princess; and I’ve had no money at all and lived on Smash for several months. I learned that having, or not having money, has nothing at all to do with being happy.
The things I hate: Cruelty of any kind, and kidney-shaped dressing tables, particularly in front of windows; housework, weeding.
Strongest assets: A good husband; sense of humour; compassion, and ability to cope in an emergency.
Worst characteristics: Selfishness and laziness.
Worst experiences: Three years of purgatory at St Theresa’s Convent, Effingham Hill (what an appropriate address for the place) boarding school for girls, mid-50’s. Stepmother, Italian husband, Italian mother-in-law. Kidnap of children.
Best experiences: Second marriage; two children; becoming a published author. Being fortunate enough to have somewhere to live, enough to eat, good friends, and good health.
Profession: Writer. What I do: www.manuscript-evaluation.com
My published books: A Perfect Circle Two Steps Backward Best Foot Forward
My first love:
A Somali-Arab pony called Cinderella.
Responses
By: Mya on June 13, 2007
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Hi Mya
That’s only the tip of the iceberg!
I’m not planning to add any more at the moment, simply don’t have time. However, never say never! Who knows what the future holds!
By: merewoman on June 14, 2007
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Great blog, Susie. Just the right length! I think what you list as your worse characteristics: selfishness and laziness, are in fact wonderful personality attributes for a writer.
I enjoy your books tremendously. Keep them coming!
By: Sylvia on July 1, 2007
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Thanks Sylvia. Do you think that by becoming even lazier and even more selfish, a writer can improve their writing? 
By: merewoman on July 2, 2007
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But you are so colse to your ‘perfect day’. Perhaps it’s time to tell the gardner to smarten up - I know what’s it’s like - just fired mine!
By: lhomme on July 27, 2007
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Remember when I jumped Cinderella!
And into a lot of things since…………..
Mmmmmmmm
By: Vivien on July 27, 2007
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Hi Viv
Yes, I remember it well. You rode her like a dream.
Remember the Cliff Richard autograph? I hope you still have it after all the trouble I went to!
Since then much water under the bridge, much sand across the desert ….. when are you going to write about your unbelievable life?
By: merewoman on July 27, 2007
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Hi Susie:
So good to hear from you again.
The final edition of, ‘Nobody’s Son was released on Friday July 13, 2007. And no, I’m not superstitious.
Take care, I care.
By: Frank Keeling on July 27, 2007
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Frank
Great news. Your’s is an amazing story, and I’m sure it will sell really well.
Very best of luck
Susie
By: merewoman on July 28, 2007
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Hey, Suzie……
Wow…..nice site! Sounds like life is treating you quite well. I’ll stay tuned in!
By: Barb on November 12, 2007
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Hi Barb
So nice to hear from you! Yes, life isn’t too disagreeable here at the moment. Hope it’s good for you too, and that the deer aren’t eating all your vegetables!
Glad you liked the blog. Do keep visiting. Who knows, one day I might write something worth reading!
Susie
By: merewoman on November 12, 2007
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Life is so funny. I am German and I live in England and I am a vegetarian for 13 years now! I will add you to my blogroll!
By: Netty on February 29, 2008
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Ich wünschte, ich könnte Ihr Blog lesen, Netty.
By: merewoman on March 3, 2008
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*smile* Don’t worry, I have got a Polish blog on my blogroll, I do not understand a word of polish, but the woman lives in Germany and has got a polish-written blog! I find that amazing!!
Unfortunately the google translation never translates everything the right way. It is only a translating machine. It is ok for a short sentence but not for a whole text.
By: Netty on March 3, 2008
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Found them, I have a look next time I am in town!
By: Netty on March 6, 2008
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Netty
You can find them all in your local library - save your money! Also I have a brand new copy of A Perfect Circle which I would like to send you, if you email me your address to susie.kelly(at)laposte.net. Replace (at) with @.
I am trying to understand your website, with difficulty, but thanks to Google translate I think I have understood a little. Am I correct in thinking you are awaiting an organ transplant?
By: merewoman on March 6, 2008
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hi Susie long time no see. Have just read your book 2 steps backward. What a hoot and made it even better because having met you I could hear you saying it all. Are you still line dancing? Luv alicatt
By: alison catt on March 24, 2008
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Hi Alison
Where have you been? We have missed you at line-dancing. Please come back!
Glad you enjoyed the book.
Hope to see you soon.
Susie
By: merewoman on March 24, 2008
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Susie
Forgive me, I am a blog virgin.
However, if my research is correct, I think you and I are soon to be neighbours (that is, if you currently have intermittent neighbours called Steve and Lesley McGill….)
If all goes well, all sorts of paperwork will be signed in the near future and we will be penniless but as excited as your dogs!
If you are the correct Susie, we look forward to more chats over the fence about our share Fosse, if not, I’m truly sorry for sounding like a stalker!
Richard
By: Richard on March 31, 2008
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Hello Richard
How are you standing up under the strain of French bureaucracy?
I do hope everything turns out well for you, and will look forward to chatting over the fosse!
Hopefully see you later this year when you move into your cottage. Fingers crosed for you.
Best wishes, and thanks very much for visiting my blog.
Susie
By: merewoman on March 31, 2008
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Hi Susie,
Just wanted to say thanks for linking to my site… much appreciated!
Best wishes,
Richard
By: Richard on April 11, 2008
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Susie. I just want to say that I love that pony - it’s a brilliant photo.
By: Brennig on May 16, 2008
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Thanks, Brennig, I hadn’t realised that you too are a horse-lover until I saw your new blog design - very nice. Cinderella was the love of my life, I adored her. We were both quite surprised, coming over the top of the triple, to see a photographer lying on the ground and pointing his camera up at us. His name was Charlie Trotter, and I think he was a staff photographer for one of the Kenyan daily papers.
By: merewoman on May 16, 2008
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