Life is Not a Trifling Affair

An eclectic collection of short stories by two Devon writers who have embraced the human condition in all its many guises. It is hoped the tales within this book will not just entertain but leave you smiling - and wanting more. Box of tissues optional...


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About the Authors

Elizabeth Ducie moved with her husband to the south-west for its rich, green scenery, after many years in the arid south-east. She forgot to ask why the countryside was so green - but has now invested in a pair of wellies, so is very happy. Elizabeth used to live a secret life as an international jet-setter (where she was better known as Kate McCormick), but has recently given that up to write full-time. When she grows up, she wants to be a best-selling novelist and live in a cottage with roses around the door. To date, she's got as far as the roses.

Sharon Cook skidded to a halt in Devon just three years ago, with two young children in tow. From their seventeenth-century cottage, she is fulfilling a dream of the five-year-old she once was and, when not avoiding housework, she writes. Building on 20 years experience as a journalist and food writer, Sharon remains utterly fascinated by people. Making quilts and chutney keeps her sane ... sometimes.