Author Archives: Cherie Le Clare

The reading habit

Starting them young… These are three of the four cherubs I care for while their mums and dads are at work. Reading stories is one of my favourite activities, and the kids have a large selection of picture books to … Continue reading

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Falling into Paradise

A warm welcome to Kamy Chetty,  guest visitor and fellow New Zealand author, who shares with us THE ECSTASY OF WRITING, THE AGONY OF EDITS. Thank you for having me here today Cherie.   As a debut author it’s great to … Continue reading

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New Zealand Book Month

March is all about promoting New Zealand authors and their books! Yay! Support NZ authors by checking out their interviews here. Post a comment and you may win a free book! http://catherinemede.com/2013/03/10/nz-book-month-cherie-le-clare-2/ Thank you, Karen, for all your great interviews!

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A chat about Depression

They say almost everyone knows someone who has either suffered from cancer or has had cancer themselves. I’d say that could equally apply to depression. My friend, Karen, suffers from depression and has kindly agreed to answer my questions with … Continue reading

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Holiday Heaven

I had the most relaxing Christmas week ever, enjoying great food and company at my brother’ s new beach house. It rained the first four days but I went swimming whatever the weather. The golden sand glowed when the sun … Continue reading

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I like Christmas cards

I don’t know about you but the tradition of sending and receiving Christmas cards and letters is one I look forward to every year. It’s a bit of a chore actually getting down to it and writing the letters and … Continue reading

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Exotic Indian Christmas

Maria, a Catholic Irishwoman married to a Hindu, and living in Lucknow, writes about how Christmas is celebrated in India. A melting pot of religion I’m in an interfaith marriage, my husband being Hindu and my being Christian.  The part … Continue reading

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Gorgeous Jennifer St. George

A warm welcome to Jennifer, debut author of : Thanks, Cherie, for hosting me on your blog today. I love all the photos of NZ you feature on your site.  I was recently in New Zealand for the Romance Writers … Continue reading

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Researching a bygone era

As part of my research for the current novel-in-progress I get to delve into the past. Pioneer Bride is set in the nineteenth century so the cafe we chose for afternoon tea/coffee on this beautiful, sunny, spring afternoon, was the … Continue reading

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Busting the blues

I think I’m back on the horse… yay! Writing has its highs and lows and I’ve been in a low this year, too busy with other things, too tired, too unmotivated – I’ve excused myself – to attempt another manuscript. … Continue reading

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