Hannah Fielding's Blog, page 54
September 4, 2017
Blood-red and sea-blue: the colours of Andalucian Nights
Readers of my novels will know that I am a very visual writer, especially when it comes to describing colours. Not for me grey, dreary scenery – I love bold, vibrant […]
August 31, 2017
Writing Romantic heroes
What is the timeless appeal of a literary hero like Fitzwilliam Darcy in Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice? The answer: he is the archetypal Romantic hero. Rewind to the first […]
August 28, 2017
5 must-see artworks at the Prado Museum, Madrid
Have you visited the Prado art museum in Madrid? It is one of my favourite places on the planet. Not only is the building itself beautiful, but it houses some […]
August 24, 2017
Romance novels: quality still counts amid quantity
While reading an article in the Irish Independent on romance novels, a quotation from author Kate Kerrigan caught my eye: ‘The people who are reading romance are not like the […]
August 21, 2017
Gigantes, cabezudos and castells: very Spanish spectacles
Whenever I visit Spain, top of my ‘to do’ list is going to a festival. The Spanish love festivals: it’s a wonderful reason to come together and celebrate everything from […]
August 17, 2017
Epic love stories of history: Abelard and Héloïse
In a new series of blogs, I will be exploring the great love stories of history, both real and imagined by poets, playwrights and authors. I am starting today with […]
August 14, 2017
Thought piece: we can – and must – eradicate malaria
How to Do Good: Essays on Building a Better World, published by my publisher, London Wall, is a collection of essays by thought leaders, celebrities, statesmen and women, Nobel prize […]
August 10, 2017
The colourful character behind the wisdom of Legacy
Secrets, deceit, betrayal – and revelation, truth and loyalty: these are the themes that underpin my Andalucían Nights trilogy. In the final book in the series, Legacy, the heroine Luna […]
August 7, 2017
A brief history of the hand fan in Europe
As part of my FANtastic Fiesta, running until 14 August, I’m giving away three lovely wooden Spanish hand fans, as featured on the covers of my Andalucían Nights trilogy: No […]
August 3, 2017
Taking inspiration from the Andalucían almadraba
My latest novel, Legacy, is set in Cadiz, a city in Andalucía that is almost entirely surrounded by sea. This is the view from my heroine Luna’s home at dusk: […]
