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In this episode, Isobelle joins the podcast to discuss her experiences and insights from working in the UK market, particularly focusing on mergers and acquisitions (M&A) of Managed Service Providers (MSPs). Isobelle talks about Evergreen's growth, including partnering with seven MSP businesses across the UK, and their approach to acquiring and supporting new businesses. Isobelle also touches on the importance of valuation, the quality of revenue streams, and the operational maturity of businesses. The conversation further explores the differentiation of Evergreen as a permanent partner, their decentralised model, and the extensive support they offer to their partner businesses.    00:00 Introduction and Greetings  00:40 Company Updates and Achievements  04:53 Team Expansion and Operations  06:33 UK Summit and Business Insights  08:17 Financial Metrics and Valuations  18:47 Revenue Quality and Business Growth  26:11 Differentiation in the Competitive Landscape  33:33 Conclusion and Contact Information    Connect with Isobelle Coventry on LinkedIn by clicking here –https://www.linkedin.com/in/isobelle-coventry    Connect with Daniel Welling on LinkedIn by clicking here –https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-welling-54659715/    Connect with Adam Morris on LinkedIn by clicking here – https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamcmorris/     Visit The MSP Finance Team website, simply click here –https://www.mspfinanceteam.com/        We look forward to catching up with you on the next one. Stay tuned! 

In this episode, New York Times-bestselling author Amie Kaufman, in conversation with members of the Readings Teen Advisory Board. Kaufman's book Lady's Knight, co-authored with Meagan Spooner, takes readers on a wild ride through a sapphic romance. Gwen is tired of hiding – whether it's her secret role as her father's blacksmith, her attraction to girls or her desire to become a knight. Lady Isobelle, on the other hand, has never had to hide who she is – until she becomes the grand prize in the Tournament of Dragonslayers. When their paths collide, the two hatch a daring plan: Gwen will joust in the tournament, disguised as ‘Sir Gawain', with victory bringing freedom for Isobelle – and glory for Gwen.

Isobelle Panton, aka the Corporate Agony Aunt, joins me to slice through modern office life and let go of all the outdated - and honestly, unhelpful - career advice we keep getting fed.We get into what people wildly misunderstand about corporate culture, how to actually get your work noticed, and how to build meaningful relationships - not by jumping into the spotlight, but by showing up in service to others. Isobelle's perspective is clear, bold, and at times a little uncomfortable, which feels so necessary (especially for us quiet ones trying to navigate the noise).Her energy? Absolutely contagious. We talk about what it really takes to be a badass at work and a mum, and how to build a career and life that sounds delusional, until it isn't.

Need help with tone and mood in your novel writing? Maybe your scenes aren't hitting the right emotional notes, or your story atmosphere feels off. Today, we're breaking down four practical ways to master these tricky writing elements to keep your readers hooked.In this episode, I'm chatting with Isobelle Lans, a UK-based author, editor, and writing coach who runs Inspired Creative Co. With years of experience helping writers develop their storytelling skills, Isobelle knows exactly how to break down tricky writing elements (like tone and mood) that often feel nebulous or hard to grasp.Tune into this episode to hear us talk about the four essential techniques for mastering tone and mood in your writing. We talk about specific word choices that create the perfect atmosphere, the power of internal monologue, how setting plays a massive role, and sentence structure that strengthens your story's emotional impact.In the episode, you'll hear us talk about things like:[02:21] The difference between tone and mood—Isobelle clears up the confusion between these two essential writing elements (and why understanding the difference will improve your storytelling).[03:40] Why do tone and mood matter for your novel genre? We share what happened when one romance writer got it wrong—and how you can get it right in your own novel.[05:01] Four brilliant ways to create a powerful, emotionally-driven atmosphere in your story. We dig into these hands-on techniques to help your readers feel precisely what you want them to feel.[13:00] When should you focus on tone and mood during the writing process? Isobelle explains whether this is a first draft problem or something to focus on in revisions.[17:09] The biggest tone and mood pitfalls Isobelle sees as an editor and writing coach. Plus, her straightforward advice to ensure your story delivers the emotional punch you're aiming for.If you're ready to nail tone and mood in your writing, this episode is packed with practical techniques you can start using right away to keep your readers emotionally invested from start to finish.⭐ Rate + Review + Follow on Apple Podcasts"I love the Fiction Writing Made Easy podcast!" ← If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing this show! Your rating and review will help other writers find this podcast, and they're also super fun for me to read. Just click here, scroll all the way to the bottom, tap five stars to rate the show, and then select "Write a Review." Be sure to let me know your favorite episodes, too! Also, if you haven't done so already, make sure you're following the podcast! I'll be adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed, and if you're not following the show, there's a good chance you'll miss them. Click here to follow now!

This week Andrew & Webby have special guests Clare Goodswen & Isobelle Webster on from M+A Partners.Clare talks in depth about the new tax rules which are taking effect in April 2026 and discusses possible ways to minimise the financial impact of the new inheritance tax rules, such as insurance. Isobelle and Clare both suggest that farmers should take a breath (and seek professional advice) before making any big decisions about their succession planning.Andrew mentions how he believes one of the biggest hurdles for farmers is their PR, causing much of the public to be fed false facts about the agricultural industry in the UK. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Will Helloran is sixteen years old and lives with his father in the Canberra dome complex that protects its inhabitants from the corrosive atmosphere outside. At night his dreams are haunted by his beloved uncle Adam, who unexpectedly died in his sleep almost a year ago. As the nightmares grow increasingly disturbing, Will comes to believe that his uncle's death may have been suspicious - and he begins investigating. Meanwhile, his best friend Ender is becoming concerned about her brilliant, troubled twin Magda, who has a top-secret intelligence role. When Magda disappears, Will is drawn into a web bigger than he can imagine. If he and his friends are to survive, he must navigate his way out of the treacherous dreamscape while staying safe in the waking world. In this episode Gregory Dobbs chats to Isobelle Carmody about why the city of Canberra became the setting for 'Comes the Night', why dreams can be the catalyst for action in the real world, and why it was important to introduce a political dimension into the story.

Will Helloran is sixteen years old and lives with his father in the Canberra dome complex that protects its inhabitants from the corrosive atmosphere outside. At night his dreams are haunted by his beloved uncle Adam, who unexpectedly died in his sleep almost a year ago. As the nightmares grow increasingly disturbing, Will comes to believe that his uncle's death may have been suspicious - and he begins investigating. Meanwhile, his best friend Ender is becoming concerned about her brilliant, troubled twin Magda, who has a top-secret intelligence role. When Magda disappears, Will is drawn into a web bigger than he can imagine. If he and his friends are to survive, he must navigate his way out of the treacherous dreamscape while staying safe in the waking world.In this episode Gregory Dobbs chats to Isobelle Carmody about why the city of Canberra became the setting for 'Comes the Night', why dreams can be the catalyst for action in the real world, and why it was important to introduce a political dimension into the story.

Show notes for Episode 63 Here are the show notes for Episode 63, in which Raj and Dan talk to Dr Isobelle Clarke, Lecturer in Security and Protection Science in the Dept of Linguistics and English Language at Lancaster University about: Anti-science discourses  The language of climate change denialism The attraction and appeal of anti-science narratives Methodologies for analysing discourses: including why linguists still need to interpret patterns Exploring discourses around Islam and Muslims in the UK press Dealing with difficult data and problematic topics Isobelle Clarke's Lancaster University page: https://www.research.lancs.ac.uk/portal/en/people/isobelle-clarke(447fc73a-d7fa-4f7b-922e-604f12549485).html  Media Bias Fact Check: https://mediabiasfactcheck.com/  LancsBox: https://lancsbox.lancs.ac.uk/  The Merchants of Doubt: How a Handful of Scientists Obscured the Truth on Issues from Tobacco Smoke to Global Warming https://www.merchantsofdoubt.org/  The Big Myth: How American Business Taught Us to Loathe Government and Love the Free Market: https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/big-myth-9781635573572/  Peter Hotez: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Hotez  Kate Fox, Watching the English: https://dauntbooks.co.uk/shop/books/watching-the-english/  The Routledge Handbook of Discourse and Disinformation https://www.routledge.com/The-Routledge-Handbook-of-Discourse-and-Disinformation/Maci-Demata-McGlashan-Seargeant/p/book/9781032124254  Lexis is on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/lexispodcast.bsky.social  Contributors Lisa Casey  blog: https://livingthroughlanguage.wordpress.com/ & Twitter: Language Debates (@LanguageDebates) Dan Clayton  blog: EngLangBlog & Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/englangblog.bsky.social  Jacky Glancey  Twitter: https://twitter.com/JackyGlancey Raj Rana Matthew Butler  Twitter: https://twitter.com/MatthewbutlerCA  Music: Serge Quadrado - Cool Guys  Cool Guys by Serge Quadrado is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License. From the Free Music Archive: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/serge-quadrado/urban/cool-guys 

Isobelle Ouzman is a multinational artist who creates intricate, magical worlds through her work as an Altered Book Artist in Bratislava, Slovakia. Having been born in Leeds, in the United Kingdom, Isobelle relocated to Washington state in the US as a teenager. Through her work with altered books, Isobelle conjures opportunities for reflection, connection, and the contemplation of the ways in which we reconcile our inner lives with the world we find around us. https://isobelleouzman.com https://www.instagram.com/isobelle.ouzman https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfCOyXjcGo0sflOrp2Qf4hQ Do you have a question for the Ask Us Anything segment? Any topic is fine, we love to hear from all our listeners. Email us here and we will do our best to answer your question in one of the episodes. thecreativitycafe21@gmail.com https://www.instagram.com/thecreativitycafepodcast Paige Baldwin Ando https://www.wholeselfcreative.com https://instagram.com/wholeselfcreative Jordana Matsuda https://instagram.com/jordanaillustration https://www.jordana-matsuda.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecreativitycafe/message

INTERVIEW: Isobelle Walker on the Awkward Talks Podcast Series by Candice Clark on Radio One 91FM Dunedin

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Ever wondered how someone can transition from a team member to a leader? Well, strap in as we sit down with Isobelle Panton, our Northern Power Women Judges Special for Levelling Up Leader, and Director of Student Recruitment and International at University Academy 92.Isobelle shares her remarkable journey, not just with her career but also her personal evolution. She speaks passionately about the significance of making an impact, and how she transitioned to a role that prioritised making a difference over profit. Hear her compelling insights on the power of leveling up and using one's abilities for the greater good.Listen to Learn:

Isobelle Ouzman alters books to create an alternate reality for what goes on between the front and back covers. She creates detailed three-dimensional scenes that unexpectedly but instantly capture your imagination. She uses multiple techniques including paper carving, drawing and colorizing the pages. To create the 3D aspect, she has to think about the many layers of paper within the book and how she can sculpt them to reveal the scene she knows lies within. That might be an enchanted garden, or an owl tucked into a hollow in a tree. They are magical.On this episode, host Angela de Burger chats with Isobelle about how she developed her considerable skills, the stories she tells through her altered book designs, her creative process when making a new piece, and why she loves being an artist.Say hi to Isobelle:  Website - isobelleouzman.com  Instagram - @isobelle.ouzman  YouTube - IsobelleOuzman  YouTube - Why I Love Being an Artist----Creative Pulse Podcast socials:  Instagram: creativepulsepodcast  Twitter: @CreativePulseTWMusic credit: https://www.purple-planet.com

This week on the Wonderspace Podcast we orbit with Isobelle Ford who is the community manager for The Entrepreneurial Refugee Network also known as TERN. A social enterprise that enables UK refugees to thrive through the power of their own ideas through providing business support. Isobelle is also the co-creator of the Anqa collective which is Europe's first marketplace selling products and services from refugee-led businesses."I also run a microfinance fund which is called skylight ventures and we offer interest-free Sharia-compliant lending so that entrepreneurs who are struggling to come up with early-stage funding for their businesses can have very small loans”.More information: https://wearetern.org https://www.anqacollective.org https://www.skylightfund.org To view the episode page with a summary of the interview, links to social media and projects mentioned, go to https://ourwonder.space/episodes/_107

In our latest trip to primary schools across the country, Shauna from the show headed off to meet the students from 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th class in St. Mary's NS in Oldtown, Co. Dublin. It's a lovely small school with a total of just 59 students! She spoke to Bolu, Molly, Jack, Bronwyn, Emily, Isobelle, James, Tyler, Sarah, Jack H , Elina, Ben, Zara, Josh, Jacob and Éva. She asked the gang about the proposed installation of iPads in playgrounds, as a way to entice children into the fresh air and she also quizzed them about new research, which states that only one in five of Under 25s can read a map, change a tyre or grow fruit or vegetables. Thanks to Ms Elebert who organised the visit and principal, Ms Jane Kirwan.

My next guest is the Director of Student Recruitment and International at University Academy 92, founded by the Class of 92' in partnership with Lancaster University 'Isobelle Panton. Izzy is natural leader with her words and action which is fitting for the podcast 'Don't Talk it, Walk It' This podcast is a mixture of Life, Business, Deep Chats which will make you second guess yourself. #donttalkitwalkit #walkersonlypodcast #izzy #ep55 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/oliver-olds/message

Isobelle Panton is the Director of student recruitment and international at the University Academy of 92 founded by the class of 92 in partnership with Lancaster University. Isobelle has had a successful career in the commercial space and has made a move into higher education with a passion of helping the next generation of students. It was an absolute pleasure chatting to her about culture, diversity and how we can better the workplace in the future. An episode not to miss.    Sams Contact Details:Phone: 07834470389Email: Samuel.flannagan@tyronash.comhttps://www.instagram.com/samflan_realestate/https://www.linkedin.com/in/samuel-flannagan-aa8794248Anthony Koums & Benjamin BillowsEmail: anthonykoumi1992@gmail.com Socials: https://www.instagram.com/bullybillows/ Website: http://www.bullybillows.com/ If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and follow so you don't miss future episodes.Feel free to write a review on Apple/iTunes, then screenshot and send to the link below:Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sim-bhatoy?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3Bn7YD28isRSOkhjjrExSkkw%3D%3DSupport the showSponsors Bully Billows Anthony Koums & Benjamin Billows: Email: anthonykoumi1992@gmail.comSocials: https://www.instagram.com/bullybillows/Website: http://www.bullybillows.comHERAhttps://heraclothing.com/Discount code: HERAXSIM15 for 15% off If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and follow so you don't miss future episodes. Feel free to write a review on Apple/iTunes, then screenshot and send to the link below: Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sim-bhatoy?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3Bn7YD28isRSOkhjjrExSkkw%3D%3D

On Episode 302 of Impact Boom, Isobelle Ford of The Entrepreneurial Refugee Network discusses the growing opportunities for refugees to establish profitable and sustainable businesses and how global marketplaces connect diverse businesses and provide unique value offerings to consumers.

Craig and Irma talk about literary tourism, then Craig talks with bestselling fantasy author Isobelle Carmody on the challenges of meeting fan expectations, why her writing income has suddenly dropped dramatically and how she adapted, whether genre labels are useful, the benefits of doing a creative PhD, and the repercussions of being an activist author.  

Year 9 Somerset College students Summer Edgley and Hayeon Byun in conversation with Isobelle Carmody. In this episode, these incredible students tackle some big and difficult topics. The discussion touches on how climate change can affect our mental health and the burden this can take on the younger generations, how activism and vulnerability go hand in hand and how being a writer is an extension of one's own inner and outer worlds. Don't worry it's not all heavy and gloomy, there's also a whole lot of hope bombs too! *Trigger warning* This podcast episode discusses issues that may cause distress to some listeners and includes topics of family loss and mental health struggles. It is advised that young people listen with an adult present.

Der Debütroman im Piper Verlag, das erste eigene Hörbuch bei Storytel; Heute erzählt Isi von ihrem Erfolg als Autorin, ihre Anfänge und weshalb sie häufiger mal gefragt wird, ob sie Taxifahrerin werden möchte.

Paranormal Romance author introduces herself for Tales on Trent

This week's show was hosted by me, CharlotteRecorded and Edited by: Abi & LinceyOur guests were: Genevieve, Isobelle, & SophieThanks, as always to: CJ, and to Rāroa Intermediate for supporting the showOur theme music is by Nicholas AlstrumYou can follow our show on Spotify and Apple Podcast to catch all of our episodes when they drop. Tune in next time to hear our review of Smile

Host Nakita brings back Isobelle, Evie and Riley to talk about all the spoilers from Season 1 of The Good Place!This week’s show was hosted by NakitaOur guests were Isobelle, Evie and RileyRecorded and Edited by Hamish & JasperAll of our music is from Epidemic SoundThanks as always to CJ, and Rāroa Normal Intermediate for supporting the show. Be sure to tune in next week for a new recommendation!

On the show this week Nakita chats with Evie and Isobelle about the TV show; “The Good Place”. This week’s show was hosted by NakitaRecorded and Edited by: Jasper, HamishOur guests were Evie, and IsobelleOur theme music is by Niklas Ahlström via Epidemic SoundThanks, as always to: CJ, and to Rāroa Intermediate for supporting the showFind the show on Spotify or Apple PodcastsTune in next time to hear our review of The Good Place!

As we break bread, we’re reminded that we can know and experience joy as we share in this amazing covenant meal.

Isobelle Carmody is a shining light in the global fantasy world. In this talk, recorded as part of WestWords' monthly Kitten Cub event, she discusses writing fantasy as a means to understand the traumatic events of real life. The WestWords Mini-Masterclasses are supported by the Cultural Fund Copyright Agency.

Macca chats to Isobelle Bob Ware from St Georges School

Ten minutes with... is a special series presented by Coode Street that sees readers and booklovers from around the world talk about what they're reading right now and what's getting them through these difficult times. Today Jonathan spends ten minutes calling farthest Brisbane to talk to national treasure and author of the Obernewtyn Chronicles, Isobelle Carmody, about reading and writing during the pandemic, the creative challenges of writing, what she's been reading, and much, much more. Books mentioned include: Evermore by Isobelle Carmody Aurora by Kim Stanley Robinson The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay by Michael Chabon The Speed of Dark by Elizabeth Moon Remnant Population by Elizabeth Moon Grass by Sheri S. Tepper Raising the Stones by Sheri S. Tepper Fun Home: A Family Tragicomic by Alison Bechdel Watchmen by Alan Moore, Dave Gibbons and John Higgins The Jack Reacher Series by Lee Child The Wave in the Mind: Talks and Essays on the Writer, the Reader, and the Imagination by Ursula K. Le Guin      

Please join Marsha Casper Cook and her guests Isobelle Cate and Piper Stone on Tuesday June 2 at 4EST 3CST 2MT 1PST. It's going to be a great show live first and then demand afer the show is over . Isobelle is a Mother-writer, wife-professional, scholar-novelist. Currently living in Manchester, she has been drawn to the little known, the secret stories, about the people and the nations: the English, the Irish, the Scots, the Welsh, and those who are now part of these nations whatever their origins. Her vision and passion are fuelled by her interest and background in history. Best Selling author, Piper Stone writes in several genres including science fiction, romantic suspense, thrillers, and dark erotic romance. She has a love of the non-traditional, preferring to create worlds that defy the imagination. Wine and sous vide cooking are only second to her love of golden retrievers and you might find all three nestled in the pages of a book or two. if you missed a show https://www.blogtalkradio.com/search?q=marsha+casper+cook for more info about Marshahttp://www.marshacaspercook.com For more about Isobelle https://isobellecate.com/ For more about Piperhttps://darkdangerousdelicious.wordpress.com

During our trip to Oz Comic-Con, our own Viv Micic secured an interview with Australian author Isobelle Carmody, most widely recognised for her acclaimed Obernewtyn Chronicles series. You can find out more about Isobelle Carmody on her official website, and hear our full adventures at Oz Comic-Con via this very link.

Author Isobelle Carmody shares her experiences of imbuing her journey as a mother with creativity, bringing her daughter Adelaide every step of the way. Isobelle relished the time she had during Adelaide's childhood to re-explore the world through a child’s eyes, allowing her to access ever more characters and worlds to write about.Presenter and Producer: Sally CusackCopyright 2018 PBB Media, Sally CusackFirst aired on 99.9 BayFM on 5 March 2018.www.isobellecarmody.net"The Ice Maze" Music by adelaidethegirl on Soundcloud

Author Isobelle Carmody shares her experiences of imbuing her journey as a mother with creativity, bringing her daughter Adelaide every step of the way. Isobelle relished the time she had during Adelaide's childhood to re-explore the world through a child’s eyes, allowing her to access ever more characters and worlds to write about.Presenter and Producer: Sally CusackCopyright 2018 PBB Media, Sally CusackFirst aired on 99.9 BayFM on 5 March 2018.www.isobellecarmody.net"The Ice Maze" Music by adelaidethegirl on Soundcloud

Katie and the the forgetfulness spell Dedicated to Sylvia Imbens Written and Illustrated by Bertie Read by Natasha Natasha's Dance Class can be found at Peaches Dance Studio Hello this is Natasha And I'm here with the latest Katie story which is set around the time of new year.  As it happens it is also around the time of Sylvia's birthday - and her family are our latest supporters on Patreon.  Sylvia also suggested an idea for this story.  So thank you Sylvia ! It was New Year's Eve, and Great Aunt Chloe had come to stay with Katie and her mum.  And Shumash was also there.  We haven't heard about him for a while, but he was still Katie's mum's best friend.   They enjoyed a traditional witch's dinner: nettle soup, roast trout garnished with sorrel leaves, fried  wedges with lots of garlic, and yoghurt with sweet dates and honey. Shumash cooked too - he made Indian dal and spicy aubergines to add a little warmth to the meal.   When they had finished eating, there were still three hours until the chimes of midnight and the New Year.   And so they started to talk about their New Year's Wishes.   Shumash wished that Katie and her Mum would have everything they wanted in the coming year.   Katie's mum was hoping for a ring, but she just said that she would like a nice surprise in the summer.   Solomon the cat wished that business would pick up at the Magic Shop so that Katie's mum could afford to buy premium quality cat food.   Aunt Chloe said that at her advanced age, she would be happy just to enjoy good health and to keep her balance on her broomstick.   Finally it was Katie's turn to make a wish.     Katie knew exactly what she wanted, but she was afraid to say. It was something she had been thinking about all year when things happened that made her like she was weird:   Like the time when her teacher, Miss vile, accused her of using magic to pass her maths exam   And when she accidentally put a spell on the semolina pudding at school and made some people come out in purple spots.   And when a bunch of kids from the primary school followed her around chanting “Katie is a witch, Katie is a witch, witch, witch!”   And practically all the time when certain kids at school didn't want to hang out with her.   When Katie thought of all these things that had happened over the past year she thought:  “I just wish that I could be ordinary.”   She wasn't sure if she should say this out aloud in front of her mum and aunt Chloe but it was the only wish she could think of - because she had been thinking about it so much:   “I just wish I could be ordinary.”   “But darling you are extraordinary already!”  Exclaimed great aunt Chloe.   “No, aunt Chloe, you misheard me, I don't want to be extraordinary.  I  want to be ordinary.”   “Ordinary - why on earth would you want to be that?”   “Because…” said Katie - and she did her best to explain just how difficult it was to be the only witch at school.   When Great Aunt Chloe had heard Katie out, she said: “Well in that case I have a suggestion.  For the first week of January you must promise not to do any magic, and see how you like it.”   “But don't you see?” Said Katie, “everyone knows that I am a witch already. It doesn't matter if I don't do any magic for a week - they still think I'm weird.”   “Well that's no problem,” said Aunt Chloe, “We shall make them all forget that you're a witch - and then you can really see what it feels like to be a normal boring person.”   “I'm up for that!” said Katie. “I want to be boring.”   “And boring you shall be,” declared her Great Aunt  - “and in the second week of January we shall see how much you are enjoying it.”   “I will be enjoying it a lot,” declared Katie.   The New Year chimed in with fireworks, cheers, Champagne corks,  hugs, and kisses, and everyone went to bed.   A couple of days later, School began again. Katie was looking forward to being just an ordinary girl,  because nobody would remember that she was a witch.  The first person she saw was her best friend Isis.  She hurried over to catch up with her as she walked into school. If anyone knew for certain about Katie's magic powers, it was her - so she was interested to see if Isis had forgotten all about  extraordinary things that Katie had done in the past.   “Hello Isis, Happy New Year!”, Katie called out.   “Oh Hi Katie,” said Isis, before carrying on talking to Ellie and Alex. She was explaining how she had the worst christmas ever.  Her parents had given her a new mobile phone, and then on Boxing Day she went ice skating with her mum, and some thieves stole her bag with her new phone inside.   Now normally, it wouldn't be so hard for Katie to help in a situation like this.  She had a strong connection with Isis and therefore with her possessions too.  If she used her mother's crystal ball when she got home, there was a very good chance she could discover the whereabouts of the phone.     But this time she couldn't help Isis because she wasn't using magic.  And Isis didn't even ask Katie for help. In fact, Isis didn't seem that interested in talking to Katie at all.   Isobelle was one of those people who normally didn't like Katie at all. She was either jealous of Katie's powers, or perhaps afraid of them. Either way, she and her friends kept away from Katie as much as possible. Katie wondered how Isobelle would treat her, now that everyone had forgotten that she was a witch.   “Hi Isobelle, Happy New Year,” said Katie.     “Same to you,” replied Isobelle, which seemed friendly enough.   Isobelle and her friends were talking quite intently about something. Normally Katie would have hurried on past, but this time she stopped and listened.   “Have you ever noticed,” said Samantha, “that when you feel hungry, you really want to eat?”   “Yea, that's so true,” said Isobelle, “Like this morning, I woke up, and my stomach felt like it was empty, and I went downstairs  and started eating cereal straight from the packet.”   “Yeah, I did that once too,” said a boy called Milan. “But only because I was really hungry.”   “But when I don't feel hungry in the morning,” said Samantha, “I don't eat so much breakfast , and then around about 11 O'Clock I'm like, “Oh come on, when is it going to be lunch time?”   “Yes, I get that feeling too sometimes,” said Isobelle.   “Why do people eat at lunchtime?” asked Milan, “When you come to think about it, there's no reason why lunchtime shouldn't be at 11.00 O'Clock.  I mean, I think a lot of people would like to eat lunch at 11.00, but the school has it at 1.pm because they've always it done that, like for all history, but there's no reason for it, they just do it because nobody ever thought of having lunch in the morning.”   “Yeah, that's so true,” said Samantha. “You're onto something Milan. Hey Katie, what do you eat for breakfast?”   “Mmm, I eat toast,” said Katie.   And the conversation went on like this, and soon they were discussing what kind of breakfast cereal they would like to eat for lunch. Katie thought, “Well it's nice that they include me in their conversation now, but is this what they talk about all day?  I don't really have much to say on this subject.”   The first day back at school passed quite slowly and uneventfully. At lunchtime, Samantha and Isobelle were talking about whether you can ever look good wearing the colour gray.  Again, Katie didn't have a lot to say on the subject, but she did suggest that gray was a good colour for school uniform because nobody looks absolutely terrible in gray.   “Yes that's so true,” said Samantha. “Gray is not a great colour, but it's not absolutely like yuck that makes me want to puke, either.”   “Katie's right. That's why they chose it for the colour for school uniform,” agreed Isobelle.   At the end of school, Katie normally took the bus home with Isis - but this time Katie just missed the bus because she was talking to Samantha about what colour stockings she wore at the weekend.  And so she walked home on her own. As she went down the high street, she had a feeling - it was like a little tingle in her ear.  What was that?  She stopped and looked around to see if anyone was following her. There didn't seem to be anyone. Then she noticed that she was standing by the window of a mobile phone shop. Her gaze fell on a new and attractive wafer-thin, edge to edge, pink model. It was an expensive phone, but it was selling at a third off the usual price. Right away she knew. That was Isis's stolen phone.   She took out her own phone, and called Isis on her home number. Isis had just got in.     “Hey, Isis I've just seen your phone in a shop window.”   “How do you know it's mine?”   “It's pink.”   “Is that all? There must be lots of pink phones.”   “But this one's yours. Just trust me. Come over quick and bring the receipt and the serial number and we'll prove it to one of those crooks. If they don't hand over the phone we'll call the police.”   “That sounds really embarrassing,” said Isis. “What if  it's not my phone? We'll just end up looking really dumb.”   “Listen, I know it's your phone,” insisted Katie - but oh - it was  frustrating - she could not say how or why she knew.   “Look we've been friends for ages, have I ever let you down?”   “Have we been friends for ages?” said Isis. Katie was stunned. They had indeed been the very best of friends almost forever.  “I hardly even know you,” added Isis.   Katie had to give up. She had to go home without challenging the shop about the phone, because without the receipt she couldn't prove anything. That evening she called Great Aunt Chloe on the crystal ball and complained: ‘I thought you were going to make everyone forget that I am a witch, not forget about me altogether.”     “Well I'm sorry dear,” said Chloe, “but almost everything you have ever done with Isis has involved you being a witch. Even when you haven't actually been doing magic it has been an important thing about you, perhaps the most important thing about you.  If Isis is to forget all about you being a witch she is going to have to forget almost everything there is to know about you.”   “Oh,” said Katie, “that's a pity.”   And for the rest of the week she spoke to Samantha and Isobelle about TV, the weather, clothes, and boys - but to be honest - she wasn't that interested in anything they had to say because in truth she did not feel any connection with them.  They were really rather boring when they weren't being spiteful.   The week dragged on - it felt like ages and ages - and on Saturday, when Great Aunt Chloe asked Katie if she wanted her to renew the forgetfulness spell, Katie replied that no thank you, on the whole she would preferred it when people did remember who she really was after all.   And so she called Isis again.  And this time Isis said that she could not understand why she didn't want to go with Katie to the phone shop earlier on.  Perhaps she had just been feeling a bit blue because of the weather. She printed off the receipt for the phone, and the two friends headed for the high street.   When they reached the shop, they asked to see the pink phone. The man who worked there took it out of the glass cabinet and showed it to them. The girls turned it on - found the serial number - and showed him the receipt to prove that it really belonged to Isis. The man got angry and said that he would call the police because they were accusing him of being dishonest in front of his customers. But when Katie took her phone out and started to call the police herself, he started to back track, and offered the girls a “special deal” so that they could buy the phone back really cheap.  Katie called Isis's dad   - and when he turned up the man handed over the phone without any charge. There was a scratch on the screen, and Isis's dad demanded that the man pay for it to be repaired - so he took out £100 from the till and gave it to them. Now it was all very friendly. There were lots of handshakes all round, and the man said that honest to God, he was an hard working businessman, and he would never knowingly sell stolen goods, and that he was only too happy to help a young lady find her lost christmas present.   And Katie felt that although it was sometimes hard being a witch, it was actually a wonderful thing to have special powers, and to be able to help her friends from time to time.   And that was Katie and the Forgetfulness Spell.   And I am delighted to dedicate this story to Sylvia Imbens in California, who is just turning 7 years old around Christmas 2017. Originally Sylvia's brother Andrew wrote to us telling us My sister Sylvia loves Katie the Ordinary Witch stories. A lot. Her birthday is right after Christmas, I was hoping maybe you could write a Katie story dedicated to her or featuring her. It would make a great birthday/Christmas present   And then Sylvia often makes up her own Katie stories, and she suggested that we do one about Katie or some other characters forgetting some important things and making her magic go all wrong. Thanks Sylvia for the great idea !  We hope you had a super Christmas and a very happy Birthday.   And we would like to thank Sylvia and Andrew's family for becoming our latest supporters on Patreon. We very much appreciate your generostiy.

Foundations of Amateur Radio There are things that surprise me about this amazing hobby of Amateur Radio every day. One thing that is not a surprise is that some part of the general public thinks that I'm crazy, a lunatic, or worse, someone or something to be feared. Picture this. My car is parked in a car-park, next to some bush-land. Behind the car is a 12m fibre-glass squid-pole with a delta-loop hanging off it. The car-doors are open, it's a warm day, and I'm sitting in the driver's seat with a good friend coaching from the passenger side. I'm calling CQ and trying to figure out if this antenna works. Cue, Isobelle, she's the local ranger for the park we're in. She pulls up in her truck and comes out with "So, what's going on here then?" We explain that we're radio amateurs and that we're testing an antenna. She tells us that someone has seen us, phoned it into the ranger and she's been tasked to come out and check. We'd been set-up for all of 15 minutes. Two days later, I'm in my local park, 2 minutes walk from my home, trying to see if the delta-loop will reduce some of the RF noise I get at home. I've brought along a fishing rod, some guy wires, walked around the park, found a suitable tree, unpacked my stuff, cast a sinker across the tree, hoisted up the delta-loop, secured it to a nearby fence and strapped the feed point to the tree with some webbing. I'm sitting on the ground with my radio, having a fine chat with a fellow amateur when two likely lads walk up in ranger uniforms. I tell my fellow amateur that I've got to go, as I have two visitors. We finish up and I ask, "Hello, how can I help you?" One ranger tells me that they have had a report from a neighbour who told them that there was this lunatic putting ropes in trees and doing weird stuff. He goes on to tell me that he's quite disappointed to see the actuality of a radio amateur setting up an antenna. Seems our ranger was in the emergency services in a prior life and has some experience with HF wire antennae. They have a look around to make sure that it's not unsafe and that I've not damaged any trees and finish off with wishing me a great day. I learned two things from this. Expect to be noticed and think about how the public might interact with what you're doing. Also, be mindful of public safety, ensure that your setup isn't a health hazard to someone. So, those are my lunatic amateur stories, what stories do you have to tell? Drop me a line and let me know. I'm Onno VK6FLAB

First Story:  “Perchance to Dream” by Isobelle Carmody Anna woke knowing she had been dreaming, but as so often with dreams, to wake was to forget. Strange to remember vividly that she had dreamed, yet to have no recollection of the dream. On the rare occasion that she did remember, the minute she tried to describe it, the dream would dissolve. Pinning a dream down was like trying to catch hold of a skein of smoke. Isobelle Carmody wrote her first book, Obernewtyn, when she was 14. It was accepted by the first publisher she sent it to and since then she has written more than thirty books and many short stories, which have been translated and/or won awards including the prestigious CBC Children’s Book of the Year Award. Her most recent book is The Cloud Road, which she also illustrated. Isobelle is currently working on The Red Queen, the final book in the Obernewtyn Chronicles, and the screenplay for Greylands, on a Film Australia grant. She has also begun... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this week's episode of The Paranormal Hour, hosts Willow Cross and Tracee Ford welcome Isobelle Cate to the show.  Ms. Cate is an author and moonlights as a paranormal investigator.  This is sure to be a spooky show!  Tune in at 8 PM EST, 9 PM Central, and 10 PM PST.  The phone lines and chat room will be open for your calls and questions.   Guest Bio: Isobelle Cate is a woman who wears different masks. Mother-writer, wife-professional, scholar-novelist. Currently living in Manchester, she has been drawn to the little known, the secret stories, about the people and the nations: the English, the Irish, the Scots, the Welsh, and those who are now part of these nations whatever their origins. Her vision and passion are fuelled by her interest and background in history and paradoxically, shaped by growing up in a clan steeped in lore, loyalty, and legend. Isobelle is intrigued by forces that simmer beneath the surface of these cultures, the hidden passions, unsaid desires, and yearnings unfulfilled. Visit her on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorIsobelleCate Blog: http://isobellecate.blogspot.com/  

Maureen McCarthy launched Isobelle Carmody’s Greylands at Readings Carlton while Isobelle launched Maureen’s novel, The Convent.  This launch presentation is available in MP4 (video) and MP3 ... The post Isobelle Carmody relaunched Greylands appeared first on Dark Matter Zine.

On 23 May 2012, Isobelle Carmody appeared at Readings in Hawthorne, Melbourne, to launch her new book Metro Winds, and pre-launch a re-release of her ... The post Isobelle Carmody appeared first on Dark Matter Zine.