First Book of Ten Poems Coming Soon!

Sneak preview! Excitement is building. First the ebook, my first ever, then the paperback will follow. Do you like the cover? I am thrilled with it. Stand by for more announcements, as the process moves towards the finish line for this first phase. Once it's on the 'stage', I shall be inviting everyone to buy … Continue reading First Book of Ten Poems Coming Soon!

Read Any Good Books Lately?

Have you read any good books lately? Would you like to learn more about the wonderful workings of your amazing brain? Are you the sort of person who loves to grow and to be mentored by those who have found ways to thrive and to succeed at all sorts? If so, you're possibly on the … Continue reading Read Any Good Books Lately?

In Conversation With My Son ~ An Interview

An exciting announcement ... Did you know that I recently launched my own YouTube channel?  It seemed that it was time to create more dimensions to the messages and work that I do and thus the new* platform was born. About ten days ago, I sat before the camera in conversation with my son, Hunter, … Continue reading In Conversation With My Son ~ An Interview

You’re Invited To Attend BrainAThon, The World’s #1 Online Personal Growth Event

Update: Please note that the Brain-A-Thon replay is available to attend. Click here for the ENCORE. 🧠 As promised in my blog post “Brain Health Meets The Innercise Book” dated 28 September 2018, I am writing to invite you to the new Brain-A-Thon which will be held LIVE today, Saturday 6 October! It is my … Continue reading You’re Invited To Attend BrainAThon, The World’s #1 Online Personal Growth Event

Brain Health Meets The Innercise Book

  Have you heard of "Innercise" yet?  A book about the brain, it is NOW available, hot off the press this week!  [September 2018]Here is a little of my story and my personal connection to the brain training and life coaching work of the author of this book, John Assaraf.  He is CEO of a … Continue reading Brain Health Meets The Innercise Book

New Reading List On The Holly Tree Tales Site

Dear Readers, This is a little note to let you know that a new page has been created in the Main Menu of The Holly Tree Tales site, called Books&Authors. The aim of the new page is to share a list of authors and their books with the audience of this site.  Many of the … Continue reading New Reading List On The Holly Tree Tales Site

Raise The Vibe

  Sometimes in life, it is the fewest words that say the most. Gratitude goes a long way towards lifting the atmosphere in any environment. Appreciation for what is in our lives, what others have invested into our lives, the presence of others in our lives, the opportunities that await us or present themselves to … Continue reading Raise The Vibe

Finding the Power to Solve Personal Problems

  Have you ever held a book in your hands which you felt was truly special and worth sharing with others? Earlier this year I bought the book "The Power of Positive Thinking" by Norman Vincent Peale.  I felt that I might have read this book many years ago and, indeed, may have it in … Continue reading Finding the Power to Solve Personal Problems

Sunday Morning Mindfulness

Quietly and sleepily sipping my first cup of Earl Grey tea early this morning, I slowly and absorbingly read the pages of a beautiful hardback book given to me by my mother and stepfather a few years ago.  I think it was a Christmas present - there will be a note inside to tell me, … Continue reading Sunday Morning Mindfulness

A Little Silver Trunk of Life

From time to time, I receive messages from people around the world who have been helped, inspired, motivated or simply enabled to take another step through a challenging period in their lives, as they've heard bits of my story or read my words.  We are each doing our best on this planet, and we are … Continue reading A Little Silver Trunk of Life