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TJMasters

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Retired schoolteacher now author of mm romantic fiction.

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TJMasters @tjmasters.bsky.social · 4d

I know that some people regard these as pests but the antics of our resident squirrel family amuse us every day.

TJMasters @tjmasters.bsky.social · 6d

Books & Reading #77
An anonymous saying but does anyone else feel seen? #booknerd #booklover #bookworm #readingislife

TJMasters @tjmasters.bsky.social · 8d

Greetings on this breezy Saturday.
We're so lucky to have Redbournbury water mill just 5 minutes away. Every Saturday morning the bakery opens to sell great breads made from locally grown grain, milled on site. Flour has been milled here for around a 1000 yrs so they know what they're doing!

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Joe Heller @joeheller.bsky.social · 10d

Today's Cartoon- Jane Goodall

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The Author, Séamas O'Reilly @seamas.bsky.social · 9d

"I never speak behind people's backs. If I've anything nasty to say, I pop it on a postcard"

RIP to the greatest to ever do it.

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TJMasters @tjmasters.bsky.social · 9d

Books & Reading #76
Food for thought from the pen of the American author Ann Patchett. #booklover #booknerd #bookworm #readingislife

TJMasters @tjmasters.bsky.social · 11d

So sad to hear of the passing today of Dame Jane Goodall the trailblazing anthropologist, zoologist and primatologist. The chimpanzees have lost a dear friend and the world has lost a shining light.

TJMasters @tjmasters.bsky.social · 13d

Books & Reading #75
I love this quote from English poet and author Jen Campbell- -and you all know that I love bookshops! #booklover #booknerd #bookworm #readingislife

TJMasters @tjmasters.bsky.social · 14d

This book Blythe Spirit is the best biography that I have read in a very long time. Author Ian Collins talks about the work with Patrick Gale and is introduced by Peter McAllister. #northcornwallbookfestival

TJMasters @tjmasters.bsky.social · 14d

Sunday morning round two is the wonderful Merlin Hanbury-Tenison talking to Tiffany Murray about his book Our Oaken Bones. The book is part fascinating memoir and part call to arms for our UK Atlantic rain forests #northcornwallbookfestival

TJMasters @tjmasters.bsky.social · 14d

Sunday morning starts out with Rosie Goldsmith interviewing Master Thatcher Tom Allen about his brilliant and aptly named book On The Roof. #northcornwallbookfestival

TJMasters @tjmasters.bsky.social · 15d

So we round up the evening with the wonderful rich voice and musicality of Tom Hickox #northcornwallbookfestival

TJMasters @tjmasters.bsky.social · 15d

We have gathered in the beautiful church for the second concert of the festival weekend and to start with we have the emerging local artist Kitty Crocker to serenade us.

TJMasters @tjmasters.bsky.social · 15d

The final author event of the day is a wonderful last act with the excellent Georgina Moore interviewed by the equally wonderful Tiffany Murray about her brilliant novel River of Stars. #northcornwallbookfestival

TJMasters @tjmasters.bsky.social · 15d

This afternoon we start with poetry and readings in the church from award winning poets Pascale Petit and Katrina Naomi #northcornwallbookfestival

TJMasters @tjmasters.bsky.social · 15d

The second author event of the day is a real highlight with Rosie Goldsmith interviewing Andrew Miller whose remarkable book The Land in Winter has been Booker Prize shortlisted.

TJMasters @tjmasters.bsky.social · 15d

Kicking off the first day of author events at the North Cornwall Book Festival. Cream of Cornish is chaired by Peter McAllister and introduces three of the story tellers in the collection Cornwall in Short.

TJMasters @tjmasters.bsky.social · 16d

Books & Reading #74
A great quote from Ursula K. Le Guin who really knew how to write for all ages. #bookworm #booknerd #booklover #readingislife

TJMasters @tjmasters.bsky.social · 16d

Opening night of the North Cornwall Book Festival in St. Endellion church with singing brothers The Dunwells.

TJMasters @tjmasters.bsky.social · 16d

The joy of being able to sit in the Cornish sunshine reading a beautiful book in a superb setting! #thestrangehouse #raymondbriggs #manderlaypress

TJMasters @tjmasters.bsky.social · 16d

Fans of Doc Martin or the Fisherman's Friends will recognise my first port of call this morning. Port Isaac looked stunning in the early Autumn sunshine. Cornwall at its best.

TJMasters @tjmasters.bsky.social · 17d

So I have arrived in my favourite part of the country and feeling good already. The air is fresh, the sun is bright and the sounds are - well, seagulls lol #cornwall

TJMasters @tjmasters.bsky.social · 20d

As a gardener I was late to the table as far as grasses are concerned but now I wouldn't be without them. Pampas was slow to get going this year but in the last few weeks it's grown taller than ever. As for the zebra grass there is no sign yet of flowers and the seed heads so loved by small birds.

TJMasters @tjmasters.bsky.social · 20d

Books & Reading #73
So true. This quote from author Paul Sweeny. #bookworm #booknerd #booklover #readingislife

TJMasters @tjmasters.bsky.social · 23d

Books & Reading #72
This quote from the late George Carlin does not age. If anything these words from the great American comedian and social critic resonate more loudly than ever now. #bookworm #booklover #booknerd #readingislife