Reading and Waiting
I woke this morning to the news that both Michael Apted and Katharine Whitehorn have died. I whispered a double “Oh No!” at my radio from beneath my duvet. I…
Caledonian Soul
Hard to believe that a year ago I was in London with publisher pal Angie. We spent Friday 1st November strolling around Fitzrovia and gearing up for that evening’s London…
Trench Chat
As I type this I’m immersed in a podcast about the Great War hosted by military historian, Paul Reed. The episode I’m enjoying right now is called Trench Chat: Veterans…
Film of Dust
Tuesday 7th July marked the 15th anniversary of the 7/7 bombings in central London. I remember that day like it was yesterday. Here’s a short piece I wrote a couple…
Flaming Woodpigeons
What came first, Planet Earth by Duran Duran or Japan’s Quiet Life? And why are the woodpigeons on my roof singing It Overtakes Me by The Flaming Lips? These are…
Day six
It’s day six of my blog tour and I’m enjoying my visits to a range of book-loving blogs. Read to Ramble has given The Princess of Felling a five star…
#BlogTour The Princess of Felling – Elaine Cusack
It’s World Book Night. It’s Shakespeare’s Birthday and Death day. I should have been hosting a fundraiser for Felling Volunteer Library this evening. Ah well. At least I’m enjoying my…
Blog Tour
I’m off on tour! It’s a virtual tour, of course. I have Jennifer C Wilson to thank for introducing me to the concept of blog tours. I’d never heard of…
Sad People
Last night marked two weeks since we Brits finished up our pints and left our local pubs. Boris Johnson told us to go home to protect the NHS and save…
Strange Times
Hard to believe that two weeks ago I was strolling in sunny Galloway with my Love. We were in Scotland celebrating my 50th birthday. Our planned trip to the Isle…