Anne Milne

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Moving Days

Moving Days

21/06/2026
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Comics Series

These scenes conclude Chapter One. Three sisters bought the house they grew up in and moved back to their small town… let the hi-jinx begin….

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Introducing Mac, Muttley, and MacLubs

Introducing Mac, Muttley, and MacLubs

14/06/2026
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Comics Series

If you haven’t guessed, these caricatures are exaggerated versions of my family and me. Mac was my father, Mimi and Bella are sisters, and Haillie…

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Comics and a Few Frustrations

Comics and a Few Frustrations

07/06/2026
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Comics Series

Dear Readers, apparently I underestimated just how prolific I was when I created the comic series Contentment is for Cows. There are 136 scenes that…

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The Comics are Coming

The Comics are Coming

31/05/2026
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Comics Series, Writing

Dear Readers, In my last post I asked if you would be interested in re-reading my comic series, Contentment is for Cows. The enthusiastic “Yes!”…

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Comics Revisited

Comics Revisited

24/05/2026
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Creativity

Dear Readers, I’d like your opinion. Since starting this blog in January of 2014 I have always taken the summer off. I would like to…

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Literature, Algorithms, and Romance

Literature, Algorithms, and Romance

10/05/2026
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Behaviour, Relationships

Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice is often credited with being the original romance novel. It has all the moments that make a romance a great…

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Genre Preferences

Genre Preferences

03/05/2026
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Behaviour, Writing

When you read books, watch movies or television, do you have a favourite genre? What does it say about you? How committed are you to…

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Dilemma Over a Tea Cup

Dilemma Over a Tea Cup

26/04/2026
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Behaviour, Life

Not having kids of my own, it can be fun for me to get to know the sons and daughters of friends of mine. One…

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Shyness and Charisma

Shyness and Charisma

19/04/2026
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Behaviour

What if we could see ourselves as others see us? Robbie Burns’ poem, “Ode to a Louse,” suggests it would be a powerful thing if…

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Book Launches for I Had a Swell Time

Book Launches for I Had a Swell Time

12/04/2026
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Bernice's Diaries, Writing

Two book launches are planned for the end of April. One in London and one in Stratford. Details and how to register are outlined below….

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