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The Winter of Discontent: The Background to Part Two of The Stranger in my House. #CreativeControl #Families

Part Two of The Stranger in my House is set against what is now called the Winter of Discontent – A term that comes from Shakespeare’s play Richard III, but it was used in an interview by the then Prime … Continue reading →

So You Want to Organise a Book Fair? #Books #Writers

PART TWO So, to the practicalities … You’ll definitely need a constitution for the official book fair bank account and if you’ll be looking for grants, sponsorship etc. Get started early; you’ll need plenty of planning time. Work out the … Continue reading →

So You Want to Organise a Book Fair? #Books #Authors #Poets #workshops

PART TWO So, to the practicalities … You’ll definitely need a constitution for the official book fair bank account and if you’ll be looking for grants, sponsorship etc. Get started early; you’ll need plenty of planning time. Work out the … Continue reading →

On Being an Interviewer and Wanting to Organise a Book Fair?

Many years ago I was asked by a local online television company, Showboat TV to interview for a programme called BookSmart. In slight trepidation I agreed; I had no experience in interviewing anyone. But as an author and a creative writing tutor … Continue reading →

Where we Walked Glen Rosa #Arran #Scotland

Glen Rosa is a beautiful glen with Goat Fell mountain in the distance – stunning scenery. Early morning (apparently the best time to do this walk), and we are already driving through Brodick. We turn into a lane just before … Continue reading →

Where we Walked Glen Rosa #Arran #Scotland

Glen Rosa is a beautiful glen with Goat Fell mountain in the distance – stunning scenery. Early morning (apparently the best time to do this walk), and we are already driving through Brodick. We turn into a lane just before … Continue reading →

Where We Walked Garbad Loch #Arran #Scotland #walks #photography

We parked opposite the Eas Mòr Ecolo”gy centre, and crossed the road to pass the Forest at the Falls cafe. “We can call in for a drink and a bite to eat afterwards,” the Photographer says when I look longingly … Continue reading →

My Review of Nine Lives by Terry Tyler #ShortStories #Review #Reading

Book Description: Winner of ‘Best Short Story Collection’ in the 2014 eFestival of Words, “Nine Lives” comprises nine short dramas in the vein of Terry Tyler’s well-loved novels, some funny, some sad, with her usual unpredictable twists. The first chapter … Continue reading →

Where We Walked … Well, What We Saw From Where We Walked #Ailsa Craig #Arran #Scotland

Image courtesy of https://ayrshireandarran.com/ailsa-cr... Ailsa Craig, sometimes referred to as the Granite Jewel of the Firth of Clyde, is an island that is colloquially known as “Paddy’s Milestone”. It was a haven for Catholics during the Scottish Reformation in the … Continue reading →

Where We Walked … Well, What We Saw From Where We Walked #Ailsa Craig #Arran #Scotland

Image courtesy of https://ayrshireandarran.com/ailsa-cr... Ailsa Craig, sometimes referred to as the Granite Jewel of the Firth of Clyde, is an island that is colloquially known as “Paddy’s Milestone”. It was a haven for Catholics during the Scottish Reformation in the … Continue reading →