Friday, 13 February 2026

Balance of Nature ... Jacqui's book launch ...

 

Apologies one and all … life has caught up with me – Jacqui booked her 'date' with me back in December tying into the launch phase …

Jacqui's book ... without
the extra title would help -
but ... so be it


... times were free then – but, as happens, life and people caught on … and here we are in the New Year – with too much happening in February …


Hospital today, but that's another story, a new appointment booked for next Friday … so life can go on and I can finish this week, then my talk, I'm giving, on Mrs Beeton, to our History group, on Monday – which I wasn't expecting to be asked to do in February – ah well!!


Daylight is getting longer … bliss … and I'm sure my mojo will properly return soon – but for now, my Balance of Nature is there … but pretty static …


Jacqui's 'handle' for us all to use ... 

Minor adjustments to the 'see-saw' and this week will have passed off happily … I'll be back properly soon …


For now – Jacqui deserves all the kudos we give her … I've loved the earlier books in the series, and this one I need to order and read – then I'll do a post anon … my choice was 'Book Review' … firstly: Do what you committed to do!! Failed in this case …

Crocuses (or Crocii) 
Spring is in the air

Congratulations to Jacqui for this launch – amazing achievement … and she's given us much to think about along our ancestral eras …

https://worddreams.wordpress.com/2026/02/13/im-over-at-hilarys-today/ 


Thanks for thoughts re hospital - just an outpatient visit, similarly next week - no emergency ... thank goodness.  I'll be pleased when this is all resolved!!


Hilary Melton-Butcher

Positive Letters Inspirational Stories

15 comments:

Priscilla Bettis said...

Yes, Jacqui and her book have earned the right to great praise from her fans and readers. Balance of Nature is terrific.

(Hospital? Yikes, hope everything is okay.)

Alex J. Cavanaugh said...

Sorry you are in the hospital!
Big congratulations to Jacqui.

Yamini MacLean said...

Hari Om
You do what you can do... nothing more expected of you! YAM xx

John Howell said...

Congratulations to Jacqui.

jabblog said...

I read the books by Jean M Auel a number of years ago and Jacqui Murray's series seems to chime with those. I look forward to reading them.
Good fortune with your hospital appointment/s.

Pradeep Nair said...

Haven't read her books ... Sounds interesting ... Here too days are getting longer ... Sun is out by 8 at least ... Good luck with hospital visits.
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Jacqui Murray--Writer-Teacher said...

I'm worried about your hospital visit and you're worried about missing my post--DO NOT GIVE IT A THOUGHT! Keep yourself healthy so you can inspire my brain.

Jacqui Murray--Writer-Teacher said...

Thank you, Priscilla. I too am thinking more about Hilary's health. I will be awaiting an update.

Jacqui Murray--Writer-Teacher said...

:)

Jacqui Murray--Writer-Teacher said...

Good way to finish up the blog hop, actually, with a dose of reality.

Jacqui Murray--Writer-Teacher said...

Thanks, albeit a bit bittersweet.

Jacqui Murray--Writer-Teacher said...

I do like the longer days, too. I don't have to turn as many lights on! Thanks for the visit.

Tails Around the Ranch said...

Thank you for helping Jacqui's launch which I'm sure she especially appreciates given what's been going on with you. Sending lots of thanks and good wishes for your health.

Debbie D. said...

Kudos to Jacqui! May this become another best-seller. ☺

Wishing you all the best for good health and happiness, Hilary! ♥

Hilary Melton-Butcher said...

@ Priscilla - I so agree with you ... and I'm looking forward to reading it soon ... hospital was an outpatient appt for something that I need to be dealt with ... not too serious, thankfully - appreciate your concern.

@ Alex - life is life isn't it ... luckily not in the hospital, just a 'quick' visit - another next Friday. Absolutely congratulations to Jacqui.

@ Yam - thanks so much ... I'd hope to get to put my post up for Jacqui, but was too muddled and befuddled!! All well ...

@ John - good to see you and absolutely congratulations to Jacqui ...

@ Janice - you'd enjoy Jacqui's books - they're really good. Hospital visits are interesting! All well - life goes on ...

@ Pradeep - you, too, would enjoy her books - give them a go. The sun - what's that?! Lucky you. Thanks re the hospital visit ... all ok ...

@ Jacqui - my hospital visit, just adds to last year's many, but another for next Friday ... one day I'll get sorted. Thanks for accommodating me re the change ... and ok - I note that I must stay healthy. to keep inspiring you!! Thanks!!

@ Jacqui - thanks for replying to everyone ... they'll appreciate and value your replies ...

@ Monika - thanks for the visit - Jacqui's amazingly organised and able to adjust to my muddles!! Life carries on - just February threw me a few extras that I wasn't expecting ... all well, or nearly!

@ Debbie - thanks for coming ... I wouldn't be surprised if Jacqui's does really well. Thanks re the health - it's in hand, slow though it may be ..

Thanks everyone ... appointment was easy, rearranged another possibility for next week, and put into the system another 'urgent' request ... life ticks along - cheers to you all - we might be in for a chilly spell, though coming back from the hospital (early morning) it was very Spring-like ... cheers Hilary