This week, I flew back to Australia and got reacquainted with one of my favourite travel destinations. No, I’m not talking about a beach resort, or a five star hotel or a world heritage site (although there are many of those that I do love). I am talking about an airport, or rather, a part…
When I first arrived in the UK, my fascination with history took me to more than a few ruined castles. It seems I still have not had my fill. Every one of them has some gem that makes it special. Last weekend we found ourselves in the neighbourhood of Farleigh Hungerford Castle, set in a…
Recently I played hooky from my desk for a day and went to Blenheim Palace. I’d read about it, of course, and I’ve seen it in any number of movies, but this was my first visit. Wow! The palace is a world heritage site and it well deserves that honour. It is amazing, but I…
I can finally let you all in on a secret I have been keeping for a little while now…. The Romantic Novelists Association has announced the shortlists for the Romantic Novel of the Year Awards – and my book, Little Girl Lost, is there. Yes – I cried when I heard the news a few…
It’s that time of year again – how did that happen? The year has passed so quickly. I’d like to thank you all for your friendship and support during 2016. It’s been a tumultuous year in so many ways for so many people. I’ll be spending the next couple of weeks with family and friends,…
I am becoming very fond of the postman – he (or more accurately, they) keep bringing me such lovely surprises. This time it was an elegant volume called Notes On A Page, which combines creativity and talent with the desire to help others. The book is a collection of short works from She Voices –…
It’s officially December and you know what that means… Christmas shopping. Most of us spend at least some of this month scratching our heads as we try to come up with just the right gift. So I thought I might put forward a few suggestions for the writer in your life—gifts for writers are just…
It’s a while since I’ve posted a knitting blog – and not for the reason you are thinking. Here in the northern hemisphere, summer is gone and WINTER IS COMING – cue portentous music (thank you George R R Martin). I didn’t stop knitting in summer. I knitted my heart out – and made not…