WRITING Actually, I call it ..WORD ENGINEERING   I love to write and have been writing all my life - from weekly letters home in the 1980s when I lived in London (no Skype or Facebook or What's App in those days) to travel articles, reviews and blogs to articles. I write articles for various newsletters and publications. If there is a purpose and a deadline, I will deliver quality written work on time. Even if there isn't a specific purpose, I will write anyway. I just love to write. If sleep didn't beckon, I would write all night. Deadline or not, I am often still at my keyboard until 1am ... 2am ... even 3am. If the words are flowing, I'll keep writing.   I observe and absorb human behaviour and note down my observations - nothing goes unnoticed! I have two novels in progress as well as a lifestyle genre book. I am always devising or refining a short story. I just love writing. A bonus is that I can type as fast as my thoughts are processed, this is very helpful.  Travel guides, narratives, reviews, overviews  Articles on a wide range of topics  Editorials Press Releases Citations Bios and profiles Write-ups/overviews  Submissions Opinion pieces and thought provokers Minutes Reports Summaries and precis Family histories Website content Blogs Business frameworks Organisational news and updates Short stories Reflections and quotes   Publications I write/edit for regularly:  Destinations Magazine - check www.destinationsmagazine.co.nz and google my name to find some of my travel articles  NZ Racehorse Owners Federation Bulletin (comes out every two months) - check www.racehorseowner.co.nz - go to the News page and look for the Bulletin PDF links. I also write and update the content for this website  Omaha Beach Community Newsletter - check www.omahabeach.co.nz   Epsom Girls Grammar School Old Girls Association Newsletter (3 issues per year) - check www.eggs.school.nz go to the OGA page - I edit, write and solicit articles for this newsletter which goes to 6,000 alumnae. I have a wonderful connection with my Co-President Lynley Sheweiry and we enjoy bringing in new initiatives. It's the OGA's Centenary in 2021 - plans are under way for a wonderful commemoration.    General: Editing Proof reading Transcription   In progress – three books I am writing: Youth fiction (fantasy/reality) Young adult fiction (reality/fantasy) Lifestyle genre (creative kitchen culture)