My blog…

Welcome to my blog. This is where I will be posting regular updates to my writing from my home in west Cornwall.

End of summer, talented friends and Bonnie dog’s latest….

by Maggie Fogarty | Sep 1, 2016 | Uncategorized

You know the summer is coming to an end when west Cornwall gets even busier – and this year we’re talking mega busy. The late August Bank Holiday is always the most popular time for visitors, a chance to get in that last break before the schools go back and the start of autumn. Yikes, […]

SOCIALISING, SUMMER AND BONNIE DOG’S CHARITY COLLECTION

by Maggie Fogarty | Jul 26, 2016 | Uncategorized

Last week the summer weather arrived and for a few days it felt like we were back in sunny Bermuda – that special place where we stayed for a year in 2011/12. In the hotter weather living by the sea has distinct advantages. The cooling sea breeze is welcome but with it comes a rise […]

Beauty, Hatred and ‘Be More Dog’……

by Maggie Fogarty | Jun 19, 2016 | Uncategorized

It’s been a week of highs and lows, stunning beauty tainted with images of mindless violence. Hubby and me had a fantastic five day trip to the historic city of Porto, famous for its incredible architecture and – of course – the Port vino that goes so well with cheese. We stayed close to the […]

Celebrities, proof reading and Bonnie dog reunion!

by Maggie Fogarty | Apr 24, 2016 | Uncategorized

It’s the question that always comes up whenever someone asks: ‘And what do you do?’ With a combo of journalist, TV producer and writer, this reply is then followed by: ‘Have you worked with any celebrities then?’ Truth is, yes. Quite a few well known on-screen TV reporters/presenters along with actors and writers. I’ve been […]

Books, holidays and Bonnie dog words…

by Maggie Fogarty | Mar 29, 2016 | Uncategorized

Well, it’s finally done. The follow-up Novella to ‘Dear Mr DJ’ is now written and after getting proof copies printed, it will be off to my three test readers for their verdicts. If all goes to plan, it should be out by the beginning of May. In the meantime, after a lot of playing around […]

Priorities and Bonnie the new PAT dog…..

by Maggie Fogarty | Feb 16, 2016 | Uncategorized

There’s been a longer than usual gap between this blog and the last – my excuse, it’s been a busy time! First a trip ‘oop North’ to see family, friends and to meet with my co-author/book collaborator. Then trying to complete the second of the ‘Dilemma Novella’ series, along with a new short story. Throw […]

New Year and Bonnie dog dreams…

by Maggie Fogarty | Jan 10, 2016 | Uncategorized

The first full week of the New Year is always a weird one. Trying to get back into work mode after the Christmas celebrations, taking down the decorations and remembering t0 wish people Happy 2016 – usually ad nauseum. Then there are all those predictable ads for diets and keeping fit, after weeks of being […]

Volunteering Works. Just ask Bonnie Dog…

by Maggie Fogarty | Dec 11, 2015 | Uncategorized

“I haven’t got time to do voluntary work” I heard someone say recently. Hmm. Maybe they should have replaced those words with “I don’t want to do…” Which is absolutely fine. That’s the whole point. It’s voluntary. Yet some of the busiest people around do find time and that’s because they get huge satisfaction from […]

Early Christmas and Bonnie dog’s new beach…

by Maggie Fogarty | Nov 11, 2015 | Uncategorized

As someone who has a birthday in early December, I’ve always linked this personal milestone with the build-up to Christmas. Not any more though. Increasingly the run-up to Christmas starts in September and by November it’s in full throttle. That’s a whopping three month creep towards the big day and there’s something weird about seeing […]

Mindfulness and Bonnie dog’s poorly friend…

by Maggie Fogarty | Oct 17, 2015 | Uncategorized

There’s been a bit of a gap since my last blog and to put it mildly, the last few weeks have been hectic. A new university role, working on the book collaboration and trying to finish my follow-up to the novella ‘Dear Mr DJ’ – and that’s before fitting in the rest of everyday life! […]