Attendance at a recent one-day Writers’ Workshop provided a welcome boost to morale regarding my short stories when one came third in a competition, while another entry attracted a lot of stickers, placing it in the top third of entries for the ‘first page of a novel’ competition. Next January, the fortnightly magazine, ‘Yours’ …
Success….
At a recent writers' workshop, a piece of my flash fiction came third in a competition, while the first page of the space adventures was among the top few. Inspired to continue.
Submission accepted
I am excited that another story of mine has been accepted for a magazine. Watch this space to find out when and where it will be published! ***update*** January 11th in 'Yours' magazine. It is an uplifting story about a wife whose husband has dementia.
Perseid Meteor Shower
This week presents an opportunity to enjoy a meteor shower. Thursday night (12th August) around 1am will be the peak of this shower although they are visible for a few nights either side, weather permitting of course. Thursday night is looking clear. The Perseid meteor shower is one of the Regular Meteor Showers, and which …
Summer Stars
With many people taking a summer break during August, there is an excellent opportunity to have a late night or a broken night, while not getting too cold. I am referring to the annual Perseid meteor shower…assuming it is a clear night of course. This year, the Perseids are due to appear during the nights …
Easter and the Moon
With Easter just around the corner I thought I would take a look at why Easter is a moveable feast. The starting point for setting the date for Easter is the Spring Equinox. Astronomically speaking this can be on the 20 to 22 March, but the Christian church back in 325 AD decided to set …
Orion
When Orion strides into view, you know it is a sign that winter is well under way and with it, clear, dark skies (weather permitting!) due to the decrease in atmospheric disturbance. When the air is colder, the atmosphere holds much less moisture compared to the summer months. The additional moisture probably hinders the …
Winter Hexagon
As the evenings become darker, so do the mornings and it is helpful to remember that you can also get outside in the morning just before sunrise to enjoy stars and planets and the Moon. The Winter Hexagon asterism appears in the early evening, giving you time to orientate yourself before becoming overwhelmed …
Progress!
As October draws to a close, I am delighted to report that I have uploaded the full transcript of my newspaper column that I wrote for the Express and Echo. Also, A stroll through the stars text is complete and I am awaiting more images to include. I have received some positive comments regard the …
A Stroll through the Stars
This is a gentle guide to observable astronomy and designed to whet your appetite for enjoying the darker skies.
Karen Hedges 