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Terry Pratchett

Chaos continues
22 Mar 2025

Chaos continues

by Greta | posted in: Life and things | 0

I thought of saying that at the moment it’s like living in a war zone at our place. But I suspect residents of Ukraine and Gaza would envy my sort of war zone. Piles of furniture in the middle of … Continued

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The wonderful worlds of Terry Pratchett
22 Sep 2021

The wonderful worlds of Terry Pratchett

by Greta | posted in: On writing | 2

I first met Terry Pratchett’s books in a news agency at Perth airport many years ago. I was looking for a book to read on the 5 hour flight to Sydney and idly picked up a paperback with a colourful … Continued

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A third anniversary
12 Mar 2018

A third anniversary

by Greta | posted in: Life and things | 0

Today, 12th March, is the third anniversary of the death of Sir Terry Pratchett, author of the Discworld series, a number of books not set in Discworld, and co-author of three books bringing serious science to the masses (The Science … Continued

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A time of endings and beginnings
15 Sep 2015

A time of endings and beginnings

by Greta | posted in: Other | 2

I’ve just finished reading the last Discworld novel. “The Shepherd’s Crown”.  The tile of this post comes from the book’s blurb. A SHIVERING OF WORLDS Deep in the Chalk, something is stirring. The owls and the foxes can sense it, … Continued

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Sir Terry has left the planet #pratchett
13 Mar 2015

Sir Terry has left the planet #pratchett

by Greta | posted in: Life and things | 4

I wrote most of this post a few years ago, when we first learned Sir Terry had Alzheimer’s. Today he and Death walked through that final door, no doubt with cats curling around their legs. I have a bookcase full … Continued

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What is it with vampires, anyway?
26 Jul 2012

What is it with vampires, anyway?

by Greta | posted in: On writing | 22

Sorry. I just don’t get it. Why would anybody find a vampire sexy? C’mon, folks. They ‘live’ in coffins during the day and crawl out at night to suck people’s blood. I don’t mind vampires per se, you understand. In … Continued

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Hogfather the movie. A mixed experience
12 Jan 2012

Hogfather the movie. A mixed experience

by Greta | posted in: Life and things, On writing, Reviews | 5

I’ve finally had a chance to watch ‘Hogfather’ the movie – based on Terry Pratchett’s book. After I’d watched the first episode (the second will be on Saturday) my other half said “I didn’t hear much laughter.” So true. I’ve … Continued

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