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December 17, 2020
An end to libraries?
‘I have always imagined that Paradise will be a kind of library,’ wrote Jorge Luis Borges. But, as John Lennon suggested, imagine that there is no heaven, no Paradise – no library…
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December 14, 2020
How contemporary should a contemporary romance be?
Here’s the dilemma: You’ve written a smouldering, passionate romance novel. It’s set in 1970. Is it a historical romance novel, or is it too recent? Is it contemporary romance novel, or is it too much in the past?
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December 10, 2020
Dreaming of a white Christmas
‘I’m dreaming of a white Christmas, just like the ones I used to know,’ sang Bing Crosby. But just why do we associate Christmas with snow, and how likely is snow on 25th December?
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December 7, 2020
Visit a London theatre – from the comfort of your home
For me, Christmas is synonymous with a trip to the theatre – to watch a ballet, a play or a fun pantomime with the children. This year, sadly, the theatres are closed. But you can still see a wonderful London show…
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December 1, 2020
Six dreamy winter paintings
It’s the first day of winter – the season of sparkling frosts and crystal skies and perfectly white snow. A time to find beauty and solace in nature.
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November 26, 2020
The path to being a writer
I don’t think I ever set out to ‘be a writer’; I just knew from an early age that I wanted to create stories and write them down.
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November 23, 2020
Perfect Christmas gifts for book lovers
Looking for Christmas present inspiration for your book-loving friend or partner or family member? Look no further! I’ve found some wonderful and quirky literary gifts that are bound to delight.
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November 19, 2020
‘Passion is universal humanity’
The Ancient Greeks defined 'passion' as 'to be acted on'. Should we follow our passions, act on them – or should we tame them?
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November 12, 2020
Romantic classical music: My top five pieces
Music has such power to express romantic feelings: as the French novelist Victor Hugo wrote, 'Music expresses that which cannot be put into words and that which cannot remain silent.' Here are my top five romantic pieces of classical music – inspiration for my latest novel, Concerto, the love story of a pianist composer and a music therapist.
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A little tour of the Alcazar, Seville
This ancient palace, which features in my novel Indiscretion, transports you to a time gone by…
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