You can read The Specialist Appointment here and Treasure here.
LINK TO SHIRLEY'S WEBSITE:
https://shirleyreadjahn.com/
|
For our latest contributions to the Writers Open House, it is wonderful to be able to share two true stories from Shirley Read-Jahn. You can read The Specialist Appointment here and Treasure here. Shirley Read-Jahn was born during World War II and educated in England before becoming a hippy and living in an ancient Roman burial tomb in Matala, Crete. She went on to take up many different colourful careers, including swimwear model, interpreter, landscape gardener, paralegal and events organiser. She also co-founded the highly-successful San Francisco Jazz Festival (SFJAZZ) as well as running her own landscape business in the United States. Shirley has belly-danced since her thirties, still plays table-tennis, and now lives in Australia. In retirement, she has finally found time to devote to her passion for writing and the books swirling around in her head.
LINK TO SHIRLEY'S WEBSITE: https://shirleyreadjahn.com/
1 Comment
Our first contribution to the Writers Open House in 2026 is another fascinating recollection from respected author and loyal supporter of this blog, Ronald Mackay. You can read Ronald's story “Alex’ Woodshed” here. Ronald Mackay farmed in Glengarry County, Ontario in the ’70s and ’80s. It was settled as Upper Canada by Scottish Highlanders in the 18th century. Many of Ronald’s neighbours were descendants of these first settlers. Ronald enjoys writing regularly for Fred’s Blog. He is the author of memoirs about his life in Tenerife and in Romania in the ‘60s as well as a collection of short stories -- “Windows On My Worlds”, inspired by his work in different parts of the world. His newest book, “A Tenerife, de Mil Amores” will appear shortly. Viviana and Ronald, Voorburg, June 2025
|
2025 RELEASE
5* RECOMMENDED READ
Summer of '77
Beaches, bars and boogie nights in Ibiza by Robert Fear Available in Paperback
and on Kindle (including Kindle Unlimited) Archives
February 2026
|