Today, 27 January 2025, is the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, the deadliest of the Nazi extermination camps, where more than a million people perished. In 1945, when they opened the gates, Soviet troops found 7,000 starving, terrified prisoners. Soldier Ivan Martynushkin said, “We saw emaciated, tortured, impoverished people. We could tell fromContinue reading “International Holocaust Remembrance Day”
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A Wandering Merry Christmas from WorldWideWalkies!
With the festive season upon us, I would like to send you all my most heartfelt thanks for following our adventures, reading my blogs, books, and for all your lovely comments, feedback, and reviews. It really does mean the world to me. In the meantime, have a happy and peaceful Christmas, and we hope SantaContinue reading “A Wandering Merry Christmas from WorldWideWalkies!”
‘A Symphony of Horrors: Oravský Castle, Slovakia’ Creative Writing Memoir Showcase
Author Robert Fear runs a creative writing showcase every year on his Fred’s Blog. He then selects various contributions for publication in an anthology. I am delighted that two of my contributions are set for inclusion this year! ‘A Symphony of Horrors: Oravský Castle, Slovakia’ is the second piece. Besides exploring a rather fabulous castle,Continue reading “‘A Symphony of Horrors: Oravský Castle, Slovakia’ Creative Writing Memoir Showcase”
‘That Was So Hebden Bridge!’ Creative Writing Memoir Showcase
Author Robert Fear runs a creative writing showcase every year on his Fred’s Blog. He then selects various contributions for publication in an anthology. I am delighted that two of my contributions are set for inclusion this year! ‘That Was So Hebden Bridge’ is the first piece. It’s a preview of a chapter from myContinue reading “‘That Was So Hebden Bridge!’ Creative Writing Memoir Showcase”
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