Jane Davis's Blog, page 45

Something to Believe – Part II

Continuing with the theme of the whys and wherefores of belief, I thought I would share with you some of the music that I think does it justice: Counting Crows, Mr Jones and Me  Beatles, Eleanor Rigby REM, Losing my … Continue reading →

Kindle Apps

Did you know that you don’t need a Kindle to read a Kindle e-book? Well, you don’t! Here is a link to everything you need to know. (They put it so much better than I could.)   

Something to Believe

So, I have returned from a walking holiday and we have a new pope. I say ‘we.’ I am a lapsed Catholic (a long and difficult process with a few set-backs along the way). That is not to say I … Continue reading →

The Hardest-Working Writer on the Planet

We often hear about the hardest-working bands. Well, if you haven’t already had the pleasure of meeting her, let me introduce you to the world’s hardest-working author, Morgen Bailey, who performs the miracle of squeezing an extra hour into every day. Morgen … Continue reading →

I Stopped Time – Questions for Book Clubs

As requested, I have collated a few questions received from book clubs. I have also thrown in a few of my own to help kick-start your discussions (trying my hardest to steer clear of my  tendancy to put the answer … Continue reading →

The Hundred-Year Old Man

I have just arrived at the end of the international best-seller, The Hundred-Year old Man Who Climbed out of the Window and Disappeared and am still trying to decide what I think of it. What strikes me the most as … Continue reading →

Songs for Book Lovers

The Book Lovers, The Divine Comedy: Neil Hannon & Co. introduce literary greats in their own unique style. Singing along with the chorus is compulsory. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPzS91... Books from Boxes, Maximo Park: There is genuine poetry here. Night falls and towns … Continue reading →

Re-cyling

While reading the final proofs of These Fragile Things, I am reminded of the process of writing the book and the may sources of inspiration I drew on. To me, the devil is always in the detail. One of the … Continue reading →

These Fragile Things – Suggested Questions for Book Clubs

In response to a request, I have collated some suggested questions for book clubs. This novel is all about family dynamics. Even before Judy’s accident, These Fragile Things book considers the pressures on nuclear families. How does Graham’s image of himself … Continue reading →

I walked uphill to the William Bray

Doing what I had sworn never to do, I walked uphill to the William Bray, newly renovated, which I always associate with being stripped of character. Greeted by a sign that announced, ‘Only guide dogs allowed,’ I was about to … Continue reading →