Dancing With The Devil
A ballerina's arrest for aiding Ukraine solidifies my decision never to visit Russia. Its regime echoes personal tragedies from my family's
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Sep 152 min
From Tuscany to Triumph: A Writer's Journey
I attended a writing workshop with Rupert Thomson, discovered his incredible novels, and was reminded how vital learning is for every writer
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Sep 22 min
A Thousand Splendid Silences
In this post, I explore the Taliban's latest oppressive measures against Afghan women, who are now banned from speaking.
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May 11 min
Warm Welcome
A wonderfully warm welcome from Judy Brook, her staff and customers at Kenilworth Books made my day. This is a delightful bookshop and,...
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Apr 141 min
'Allo 'Allo
My talk at Warwick Books started with a famous catchphrase from the comedy show: 'Allo 'Allo. Listen very carefully. I shall say this...
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Apr 21 min
Local Press
A fabulous article published in the Leamington Spa Courier. Thank you so much!
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Mar 71 min
After - available now
Here it is - a striking cover with an inspired typeface hinting at emotional breakdown and physical chaos. As followers of this website...
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Sep 24, 20231 min
After
This is the new title for my sequel to No Going Back. And this is one of the many designs my husband, Mike, has come up with for the...
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Apr 3, 20231 min
Morning Papers
One of my nieces gifted this beautifully covered Liberty notebook to me, together with a copy of "Seeking Wisdom" by Julia Cameron. She...
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Mar 24, 20232 min
Struck Dumb
I haven't felt like writing for a long time. Nearly every item of news depresses me. Certain stories - such as intensive octopus farming...
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Dec 31, 20221 min
To Russia - without you
"Do you still think that we [Ukraine and Russia] are 'one nation'? Do you still think you can scare us, break us, force us to make...
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Dec 7, 20221 min
Funding cancelled
After watching this wonderful production at the Donmar Warehouse, the man next to me turned and said: "And they've cancelled their...
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Nov 8, 20221 min
Charlotte 22, Robson 46!
From a distance and without my glasses, I thought this sculpture in All Saints Church in Leamington was a Pieta. As I came closer, I...
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Oct 19, 20221 min
Southam Book Festival
This book festival has only been going for five years, but the buzz from authors and readers meeting and sharing comments and insights...
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Oct 6, 20221 min
Bookfest
Ten days to go before I give my next talk at the Southam Book Festival. The date is Sunday, 16th October and the time is 1.15pm. To find...
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Sep 2, 20221 min
How to live...
When you could be dead. I've just finished reading this wonderful book (with its even more wonderful title). The message of rebellious...
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Aug 19, 20221 min
Fantastic fundraising total
It felt like the hottest weekend ever, but it was worth all the effort because we raised nearly £470 for Ukraine. It was our first time...
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Aug 6, 20221 min
Art in the Park
We're gearing up for Art in the Park next weekend where husband, Mike, will be selling his paintings and I'll be selling copies of my...
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