Victoria Twead's Blog, page 6
June 20, 2015
Old fools on the move
At last! My latest book, One Young Fool in Dorset, is published. Thank you to the hundreds of you who pre-ordered it. By now it should have appeared magically on your Kindles, iPads, Nooks, or Kobos. It’s also available in Paperback and Large Print. I do hope you enjoy it! So, what else has been […]
June 13, 2015
Naked in Public
Writing a memoir and publishing it, exposing yourself and your innermost thoughts to the scrutiny of strangers is very hard. It’s like taking all your clothes off and walking around in public. (How would you know what that feels like? I hear you ask. Actually, I did it for a dare when I was nineteen, […]
May 13, 2015
Old Fools’ home for sale
This is probably the hardest village update that I’ve ever had to write since I began in 2008, so forgive me if I keep everything brief. Those of you who are subscribed to ournewsletters were probably able to read between the lines, and maybeguessed that all was not well. While I went toAustralia, poor old […]
May 6, 2015
A Sneak Preview of “One Young Fool in Dorset”
One Young Fool in Dorset isfinished! My latest baby is in the hands of my trusted editors and advance readers, and Nick Saltmer has created a beautiful cover. Itwill be launched12thJune 2015, but is already available for pre-order on Amazon. And yes, that is a rabbit on a leash on the cover… Here’s a little […]
May 5, 2015
The Lost Suitcase
So my Australian visit came to an end.After three wonderful months, I was looking forward to being back with Joe in our little Spanish mountain village. While I’d been enjoying an Australian summer, he’d been in chilly Britain getting various medical tests done. The bad luck began in the plane at Sydney airport. As the […]
April 2, 2015
Australian hazards
I’ve spent three wonderful, sun and laughter-filled months in Australia withmy daughter, son-in-law and gorgeous granddaughter, two-year-old Indy. Poor old Joe missed out as he needed some medical stuff checked out in the UK. Meanwhile, I’ve enjoyed another summer. But everything ends, and we’ll both be back in El Hoyo, sitting at our kitchen table […]
January 5, 2015
How Victoria Twead turned her life into bestselling novels
Grateful thanks to the Harvard Square Edition and Mary Yuhas for this frank interview. Victoria Twead turned her new life into bestselling novels by Mary Yuhas Victoria Twead is a New York Times bestselling author. In 2004 she nagged poor, long-suffering Joe into leaving Britain and relocating to a tiny, remote mountain village in Andalucía, […]
November 27, 2014
Chili Rubbed Steak
If you enjoy a ‘kick’ of chili, (or chilli) then this chili rubbed steak recipe is for you! It offers a great flavour and takes on hints of smoky paprika.This simple recipe for Spanish steak served with fresh salad and thick potato chips or wedges will neverdisappoint. Preparation: 45 minutes Cooking: 10 minutes Serves 2 […]
November 17, 2014
Two Old Fools and another Fiesta
When we moved to our Spanish mountain village ten years ago, we soon became familiar with the families who lived here. All of them were friendly and charming and we enjoyed watching the kids grow as the years passed. Little Paco next door had a friend, Miguel, who once tapped on our door, eager to […]
November 15, 2014
Mushroom Tostada with Fino Sherry
Mushroom Tostada with FinoSherry 60 – 70 minutes preparation and cooking Tostadas are extremely popular in Spain and this dish is ideal served as a tapa or breakfast. Ingredients: 200g (7½oz) mushrooms A fresh baguette Extra virgin olive oil 2 cloves garlic 1tsp fino sherry Salt Method: Clean the mushrooms, remove the stems and slice […]
