In a wine bar at 10.00 a.m.? Me?

Yes, actually I was there at 9.30 but not for some wine I hasten to add. I was hosting the award ceremony for a short story writing completion run on behalf of the local newspaper and a group I am involved with www.chindi-authors.co.uk The star guest to present the prizes was none other than famous author Kate Mosse pictured here with me, and what  a lovely and interesting lady she is. Not long ago at that time of day on a Saturday morning I would have been nursing a hangover and I would never have 'found the time' or the patience to be involved in a writing group like this. It was quite magical to see the thrill on the winners faces, especially the children winners, and wonderful to be involved in something that brings so much pleasure to others and that involves so many fun and exciting people. Just look what I was missing out on when I was a drunk. I love my new forever sober life.