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Always a pleasure to go for a walk on Johanna Beach. Even on a freezing cold day when toes are like ice blocks. No one there but us and a lone fisherman. @ Johanna Beach instagram.com/p/CfYTeoXBA6x/…

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We’ve been looking after the grand dog for three weeks. Last walk before she goes home. Ginger and Mags are going to miss each other. instagram.com/p/Cfz93KgBVa6/…

Lovely day for a stroll around the Botanic Gardens with visitors from Adelaide. My oldest Australian friend, Dianne (see recent Beatles posts) and her granddaughter Kiara. instagram.com/p/Cf3CgH-L7Y2/…

Lightscape at the Botanic Gardens. A pleasant way to spend a winter’s evening. instagram.com/p/Cf85mzVhpOl/…

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A bit soggy underfoot, but otherwise lovely morning for a walk. @ Melbourne, Victoria, Australia instagram.com/p/CgX-TvPhHPR/…

Had a meeting with my wonderful publisher today. In person for the first time in ages. And she brought me these beautiful flowers. #maryannballantyne64 #wilddogbooks instagram.com/p/ChHFiMKBQFZ/…

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We made some cumquat marmalade. A two day process, it has to be the hardest jam/marmalade to make. Especially when you are following an ancient (but well used) recipe in Imperial measurements. instagram.com/p/ChthpZgrM8P/…

Delighted that Earth Matters was shortlisted in the Educational Picture Book category at the Educational Publishing Awards last night. Congratulations to other shortlistees and the winner. #wilddogbooks #hilarycresp instagram.com/p/CiO8xkvLLZ4/…

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Merri Creek and Dights Falls. So much water! instagram.com/p/CjrVmvmhuoc/…

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Hard to believe, but 2023 is the 20th anniversary of Dragonkeeper!

Ginger and Mags having an early morning wrestle. Every now and again they stop and sneeze which is apparently to indicate that it is just for fun. instagram.com/p/CnQb8M_BG12/…

Went to the Zoo today with my Sister in law who is visiting from Adelaide. There are three baby elephants born within three months of each other. Cuteness overload! @ Melbourne Zoo instagram.com/p/CndncRZhuya/…

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I’m writing a Glossary for my next non-fiction book. A surprisingly challenging job. How to define a word using only words readers will already know. @wilddogbooks instagram.com/p/CqEZTsRBMp5/…