Christmas greetings to all of my readers.

I have gone on an interesting journey with my writing this year and many of my loyal readers have travelled with me.

Significant writing achievements this year include:

• Having several short stories, poems and articles published.
• Winning first prize in a poetry competition.
• Completing the course work for my Master of Arts in Creative Writing.
• Writing a novel for children as a part of my MA.

While these are very satisfying, they pale a little when compared to becoming a grandfather for the first time during the year. Today I will be spending my first Christmas with my wonderful grandson. He thinks I am wonderful too, which is a bonus.

May you all have a wonderful, blessed, peaceful and enjoyable Christmas.