Hannah Fielding's Blog, page 25
July 27, 2020
An art tour of the French Riviera
Art is a great source of inspiration for my writing, and so I am very fortunate that my French home is located on the Riviera, which has attracted so many wonderful artists. Here is a look at the stunning scenery, the vibrant Mediterranean colours and the beautiful light of the Cote d’Azur, as encapsulated by the artists who fell in love with this special place.
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July 23, 2020
Five golden rules for romance writers
A question I’m commonly asked is: ‘What advice would you give an aspiring romance writer?’ I don’t claim to be an expert on the subject – really, who is? – but the following outlines some of the lessons I’ve learned on my journey from being a little girl who dreamed of writing romance to being a grown woman who really does write romance, every day.
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July 20, 2020
The classical music that inspired Concerto
Music is at the heart of my latest novel, Concerto. The hero, Umberto, is a pianist composer who has lost his sight, and consequently his will to compose and play. Enter music therapist Catriona, who will have her work cut out trying to guide this stubborn and depressed man back to the piano, where he belongs.
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July 16, 2020
For the love of antiques
Classic, vintage, timeless, shabby chic – whatever you call them, antiques can be truly beautiful and soulful. They connect us to those who have come before, who have lived different lives. The writer in me is fascinated by the stories inherent in antiques: who once wore this necklace, read this book, took plates from this dresser, admired this glass bowl?
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July 13, 2020
Novel first lines
From Austen to Dickens, Tolstoy to Bronte, these are my favourite first lines from novels... along with some of my own.
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July 9, 2020
Moving beyond blind ambition
'I don’t believe a person can really create wonderful art – whether painting or writing or composing or singing – unless they are connected: to themselves, to others and to nature; to the world around...'
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July 6, 2020
The intimate language of sweet nothings
'Darling, sweetheart, my love, baby, honey – these are not empty words, but words to be treasured, imbued with passion and feeling and meaning...'
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July 2, 2020
Relax and enjoy… dining like an Italian
'The Italians approach food with such passion and reverence, it can make even the simplest of meals really special. Here are some of the rules for Italian dining. Will they inspire you to change how you dine?'
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June 29, 2020
Maktoub: That which is already written
My novel Indiscretion is set in Andalucia, Spain – home of the Moors for many centuries. Their influence on culture was profound, and so was their philosophy.
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June 25, 2020
Mindful reading for inner calm
These past months have been a difficult time for us all. Whatever our circumstances, we have had to deal with a great deal of change, of anxiety and of frustration over restrictions to our liberty. Alongside being patient and compassionate (for oneself and for others), our greatest tool for coping with the stress has been to be in the moment. Not dwelling on yesterday. Not fretting about tomorrow. Just breathing and being in the present time.
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