In my latest interview, this time with The Writers’ Lens, I talk about finding inspiration, writing whilst travelling the world and following your heart to create the life you want. I had a great time answering these questions and hope you enjoy it as much as I did! http://www.thewriterslens.com/2015/06/hodgsons-no-damage-follow-your-heart-to.html
I have been travelling through Marlborough Sounds, Kaikoura and Hanmer Springs in New Zealand this past week in our cosy campervan and I couldn't resist sharing this tree fern stump we found alongside the Queen Charlotte Track.
We had decided to spend a week exploring the top of the South Island, as we had a break in our Friends for Sharks events schedule, and Momorangi Camp was the perfect base. It was incredibly peaceful relaxing at the water's edge and we saw a number of New Zealand Fur Seals enjoying the sunshine and crystal clear waters. We hadn't expected to find such a cheerful tree fern amongst towering beech trees and other, huge tree ferns when we went walking.
It was a great reminder to appreciate the unexpected in life and enjoy peace and simple moments with nature
It is difficult finding time (and mains power!) to write whilst travelling the world in a VERY small campervan and completing a 10-month world charity tour with my other major love, Friends for Sharks. I have been lucky lately though and have found a moment or two to begin my novel. I thought you may enjoy a sneak peak, so here it is. This has to be my favourite part so far:'The beauty of George’s garden in all seasons drove Beatrice to distraction as she twitched her curtains, watching and knowing she could never create the same. Her garden was a riot of mismatched floppy tulips, out-sized chrysanthemums and every shade of fleshy begonia imaginable in summer. In winter it bore resemblance to a graveyard with its barren beds and occasional woody lavender shrubs with frost-damaged leaves.Quite whether Jonathan the gardener had created Beatrice’s vision of horticultural bliss or not was to be debated, though Beatrice didn’t entirely mind either way. So long as he kept tending her garden each summer, she could inadvertently admire his muscular backside and bronzed thighs under the cover of sunglasses whilst enjoying morning tea. It mattered not that he was a somewhat feckless man with more dirt under his fingernails than intelligence between his ears; the beads of sweat that trickled down young Jonathan’s neck as he arched his back to the sunshine had caused many a tea-soaked biscuit to drop into Beatrice’s tea cup as she gawped. Long summer nights went by in a frenzy of creativity as she imagined all sorts of ungodly ways to tame him and fulfill her unmet desires.'What do you think? I have a love-hate relationship with Beatrice but she certainly adds something with her attitude! I think I may be modelling her on The Golden Girls as she develops...
When I found myself with two runaway grooms to my name (who knew that was even possible), I searched for a book that would bring me comfort, laughter and inspiration when I needed it most. I scanned book covers, authors, websites and more but nothing quite fit my palm or helped me find all that I longed for.Because of that I wrote the book I needed, in the hope that it would uplift and inspire people going through difficult times of their own.I scribbled my story to help dispel the taboos of runaway grooms, abuse, cancer and more. To help others recognise the good in their lives, laugh often and find their will to survive.My own laughter and outright refusal to give up when life could not get much worse (but did) pulled me through every day! I created the life I truly dreamed of from the ashes and I found ways to laugh that I never knew existed – even now I recall the day I attempted to return my wedding underwear to an exquisite bridal boutique with a smile upon my face.That was a tough moment trying to explain why on earth I would return wedding underwear….http://www.amazon.com/No-Damage-survive-everyt…/…/B00R2ZF14Q
It’s the last chance to download a FREE copy of No Damage - Offer ends 11th May. Don't miss this inspiring and uplifting read.‘The stuff Hollywood films are made of!’'Incredible read: searingly honest, snort out loud funny and devastatingly emotional.'http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00R2ZF14Qhttp://www.amazon.co.uk/No-Damage-survive-everything--between-ebook/dp/B00R2ZF14Q/
Download your copy of this inspiring, uplifting memoir during 8th - 11th May 2015 free of charge and enjoy!http://www.amazon.co.uk/No-Damage-survive-everything--between-ebook/dp/B00R2ZF14Qhttp://www.amazon.com/No-Damage-survive-everything--between-ebook/dp/B00R2ZF14Q/(Available on ALL Amazon websites)'So you know how it is when you finish a really good book you feel a bit bereft at the loss of the characters and the story you've become engrossed in....this is how I felt on finishing No Damage.''Her determination to never give up or let her fears hold her back is the stuff that Hollywood films are made of.''Downright inspirational.''Proof that you really do have the tools to change your own life.'
'Is kindness overrated? Anita's Haven hot topic considered by Kathryn Hodgson, who escaped some sharks and now protects the deep water kind.'I hope you enjoy my latest guest blog post:https://anitashaven.wordpress.com/2015/05/03/is-kindness-overrated-guest-post-by-kathryn-hodgson/
One lucky paperback copy of No Damage is officially on tour! First stop England, next stop Holland and beyond...Remember those chain letters of the 90s that promised doom, gloom and disaster if you didn’t pass on the letter to EVERYONE you knew?? This is the opposite of that.My awesome friend Susi and I have come up with a way to share laughter, an uplifting read, send a book on its travels to friends and have FUN.We are inviting readers of this traveling copy of No Damage to settle down somewhere cosy, take a break from the mayhem of this world and immerse themselves in laughter, adventure travel, some really embarrassing moments that happened in my life and hopefully be inspired by the end.We are asking each reader to sign their name and town in the book and pass on No Damage to a friend who lives at least 50 miles away, so they can enjoy it as well. I have asked readers to take a photo of where they are reading No Damage and post it on my Facebook page and Twitter using this hashtag:#NoDamageOnTourBe sure to keep an eye on Facebook and Twitter to see where the book ends up in the coming year.https://www.facebook.com/NoDamageKAHhttps://twitter.com/bourbonteaWe are also hoping to raise some funds and awareness of our marine conservation cause along the way; Friends for Sharks. We are touring the world throughout 2015 teaching adults and children all about the plight of sharks and oceans, whilst raising money for two great marine conservation charities. For more information, check out our website:http://www.friendsforsharks.com/
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