For every book I read and finish this year I will donate £5.

If you would like to make a donation to encourage me to read more - something I need little encouragement to do, so a small amount will go a long way - that would be very welcome and appreciated. Thank you.

Schnauzerfest is a charity I started and this is the 10th year that it has been raising money to pay veterinary bills for dogs and to support good dog rescue work.

Times are more difficult now in animal rescue than many have ever known. It is a genuine crisis. Donations will help Schnauzerfest support many dogs this year.