Author: stuartaken

Writing since I could form words with a pen. Reading before that. Love the power of words to transform, entertain and engage. You'll find them in various forms on my website, author pages, and, of course, my books. Enjoy the read!

#PictureOfTheDay: 09/Jan/22

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*****………………………….*****A few of my pictures appear in the Gallery.But, if you’re looking for images to decorate your home, use in calendars, greetings cards, jigsaws, or anything else you fancy in print or online, you can find more here.

#PictureOfTheDay: 08/Jan/22

On By stuartakenIn Creative Writer, Nature, Photography14 Comments

*****………………………….*****A few of my pictures appear in the Gallery.But, if you’re looking for images to decorate your home, use in calendars, greetings cards, jigsaws, or anything else you fancy in print or online, you can find more here.

The Illustrated Pepys, Edited by Robert Latham: #BookReview.

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Subtitled, Extracts from the Diary, this is a selection of Pepys’s diary entries over the years from 1660 to 1669, when his eyesight deteriorated to such an extent that he could no longer spend the time needed to write in secret by candlelight. There is a useful introduction by the editor, explaining the way he …

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#PictureOfTheDay: 07/Jan/22

On By stuartakenIn Creative Writer, Nature, Photography6 Comments

*****………………………….*****A few of my pictures appear in the Gallery.But, if you’re looking for images to decorate your home, use in calendars, greetings cards, jigsaws, or anything else you fancy in print or online, you can find more here.

#PictureOfTheDay: 06/Jan/22

On By stuartakenIn Creative Writer, Nature, Photography5 Comments

*****………………………….*****A few of my pictures appear in the Gallery.But, if you’re looking for images to decorate your home, use in calendars, greetings cards, jigsaws, or anything else you fancy in print or online, you can find more here.

#PictureOfTheDay: 05/Jan/22

On By stuartakenIn Creative Writer, Nature, Photography7 Comments

*****………………………….*****A few of my pictures appear in the Gallery.If you’re looking for images to decorate your home, use for calendars, greetings cards, jigsaws, or anything else you fancy in print or online, you can find them here.

#PictureOfTheDay: 04/Jan/22

On By stuartakenIn Creative Writer, Nature, Photography7 Comments

*****………………………….*****A few of my pictures appear in the Gallery.If you’re looking for images to decorate your home, use for calendars, greetings cards, jigsaws, or anything else you fancy in print or online, you can find them here.

#PictureOfTheDay: 03/Jan/22

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*****………………………….*****A few of my pictures appear in the Gallery.More images, to decorate your home, use for calendars, greetings cards, jigsaws, or anything else you fancy in print or online, can be found here.

#PictureOfTheDay: 02/Jan/22

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*****………………………….*****As it’s winter here in the UK, I’m presenting this month’s pictures as alternate seasonal shots with reminders of warmer times. Enjoy!A few of my pictures appear in the Gallery. More images, to decorate your home, use for calendars, greetings cards, jigsaws, or anything else you fancy in print or online, can be found here.

#PictureOfTheDay: 01/Jan/22

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*****………………………….***** Happy New Year!Thought I’d start the new year with a seasonal shot in the forest but include warm wishes for the New Year. As it’s winter here in the UK, I’m going to present this month’s pictures as alternate seasonal shots with reminders of warmer times. Enjoy!A few of my pictures appear in the …

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#PictureOfTheDay: 31/Dec/21

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The sun goes down on the end of the year. Let's hope the new one brings something better for everyone. *****………………………….***** Thought I’d end the year with a sunset in the forest.A few of my pictures appear in the Gallery. More images, to decorate your home, use for calendars, greetings cards, jigsaws, or anything else …

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#PictureOfTheDay: 30/Dec/21

On By stuartakenIn Creative Writer, Nature, Photography7 Comments

*****………………………….*****A few of my pictures appear in the Gallery. More images, to decorate your home, use for calendars, greetings cards, jigsaws, or anything else you fancy in print or online, can be found here.

Another 5 Star Review.             

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I came across this review by Joshua Grant while doing a search for my book on Amazon to check on current progress. Despite the fact I entered the title of my book in its exact form, the search returned 75 pages of titles, none of which (apart from mine) had this exact title. In fact, …

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#PictureOfTheDay: 29/Dec/21

On By stuartakenIn Creative Writer, Nature, Photography9 Comments

*****………………………….*****A few of my pictures appear in the Gallery. More images, to decorate your home, use for calendars, greetings cards, jigsaws, or anything else you fancy in print or online, can be found here.

#PictureOfTheDay: 28/Dec/21

On By stuartakenIn Creative Writer, Nature, Photography13 Comments

*****………………………….***** A few of my pictures appear in the Gallery. More images, to decorate your home, use for calendars, greetings cards, jigsaws, or anything else you fancy in print or online, can be found here.