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June 30, 2016
Interviews
Everyone loves to talk about themselves and the things that matter to them.
To be sure of a good interview here is a list of points to bear in mind.
1. Research the subject well beforehand. Decide your angle or approach.
2. Track down suitable interviewees through organisations, libraries and industries, agents etc. Politely approach your subject with your request. Phone to say who you are, why
To be sure of a good interview here is a list of points to bear in mind.
1. Research the subject well beforehand. Decide your angle or approach.
2. Track down suitable interviewees through organisations, libraries and industries, agents etc. Politely approach your subject with your request. Phone to say who you are, why
June 16, 2016
Witchchild
The inspiration for my latest historical romance, Witchchild, came from the myths and legends of Robin-the-Devil, a Major Robert Philipson who was reputed to have ridden down the aisle of Kendal Parish Church seeking his enemy, Colonel Briggs. The pair had been in conflict for some time, and Briggs laid siege to Robin’s island home and even sacked his family church at Windermere during the civil 
June 9, 2016
Birds at Martin Mere
Martin Mere, close to Southport in the north-west, is a fabulous place to visit, a wonderful wetland reserve which birds, and families, love. Walking around the paths and pools it is fascinating as you can observe various ducks, cranes, swans etc., in this beautiful setting. Each area is labelled according to the country of origin of the birds occupying it. Children can take part in a competition
March 29, 2016
FAQ
How did you first get published?
Writing started as a hobby while I was bringing up my two daughters. My first sales were of children’s stories and articles. After that I wrote over fifty short stories and articles for women’s magazines. I followed these with five historical romances for Mills & Boon, my first being Madeiran Legacy, before breaking into mainstream fiction with Lakeland
Writing started as a hobby while I was bringing up my two daughters. My first sales were of children’s stories and articles. After that I wrote over fifty short stories and articles for women’s magazines. I followed these with five historical romances for Mills & Boon, my first being Madeiran Legacy, before breaking into mainstream fiction with Lakeland
January 29, 2016
Niebla and it's castle
The village of Niebla (which means fog or mist in Spanish) is about 30k from Huelva, west of Saville, situated on the shores of the river Tinto.
It’s a beautiful walled village of great historic interest, dating back to Medieval times, and quite prosperous.
Originating before the Roman period it is packed with narrow streets, lovely houses, restaurants, a church, originally
It’s a beautiful walled village of great historic interest, dating back to Medieval times, and quite prosperous.
Originating before the Roman period it is packed with narrow streets, lovely houses, restaurants, a church, originally
Niebla
The village of Niebla (which means fog or mist in Spanish) is about 30k from Huelva, west of Saville, situated on the shores of the river Tinto.
It’s a beautiful walled village of great historic interest, dating back to Medieval times, and quite prosperous.
Originating before the Roman period it is packed with narrow streets, lovely houses, restaurants, a church, originally
It’s a beautiful walled village of great historic interest, dating back to Medieval times, and quite prosperous.
Originating before the Roman period it is packed with narrow streets, lovely houses, restaurants, a church, originally
January 28, 2016
Christopher Columbus
Muelle de las Carabelas is a fascinating museum close to Huelva, just west of Saville, in Spain. Its main exhibits are replicas of Christopher Columbus’s three ships, the Niña, the Pinta, and the Santa María.
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Pinta, Santa Maria and Niña
In 1992 to celebrate 500 years since the discovery of America, these three replica ships sailed
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Pinta, Santa Maria and Niña
In 1992 to celebrate 500 years since the discovery of America, these three replica ships sailed
January 27, 2016
Doñana National Park
This is a magnificent area that stretches for miles. It’s situated west of Seville, quite close to El Rocio, which is also worth visiting.
We went on a bus tour that started quite early in the morning, fortunately they have a cafeteria so we were able to have breakfast before the tour started at 8.30. The bus was for about 20 people and had huge tyres to cope with the natural domain of sand
We went on a bus tour that started quite early in the morning, fortunately they have a cafeteria so we were able to have breakfast before the tour started at 8.30. The bus was for about 20 people and had huge tyres to cope with the natural domain of sand
January 5, 2016
January 6th, Three Kings Day
Traditionally, Spanish children do not get their presents on Christmas Day from Santa Claus, or Papa Noel, as he is called. They have to wait until the Fiesta de Los Reyes. What we would call Epiphany. By now we’re packing our Christmas decorations away, but the Spanish are still partying.
In the run up to the 6th of January, children can meet the wise men at some department stores and tell
In the run up to the 6th of January, children can meet the wise men at some department stores and tell
December 10, 2015
Inspiration for Post War sagas
I’m always on the look out for ideas, finding inspiration from many sources: family memories, history of the places I’ve lived in such as the beautiful English Lake District and Cornwall. I’ve dipped into the more interesting parts of my own life, such as when we had a smallholding and tried the ‘good life’. Having fully exploited those ideas, I moved on to interviewing people for other 
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