The painting that is my oldest memory

The painting that is my oldest memory

The painting that is my oldest memory | My Memories My Significant Items Painting My earliest childhood memory is from when I was a baby. Apparently, I cried all the time – probably because of the rude arrival of my brother when I was fourteen months old! My dad would...
The Cromwellian Church, Berwick-upon-Tweed

The Cromwellian Church, Berwick-upon-Tweed

The Cromwellian Church, Berwick-upon-Tweed | Museums and Galleries One of the interesting highlights of my recent trip to Berwick-upon-Tweed was a look at one of the few churches in England built under the jurisdiction of Oliver Cromwell during the Commonwealth era...
Dublin Dockers’ Nicknames

Dublin Dockers’ Nicknames

Recently I visited Ireland for a family wedding. Whilst there, enjoying an evening in a local pub, I was reminded of one of the inspirations behind part of my book Storms Gather Between Us – an inspiration I’d entirely forgotten about until now!

A Recent Visit to Charleston Farmhouse

A Recent Visit to Charleston Farmhouse

A Recent Visit to Charleston Farmhouse | Museums and Galleries I’m lucky enough to live just a fifteen-to-twenty-minute drive from Charleston, former home of Vanessa Bell and Duncan Grant. My sister was visiting and had never been, so off we toddled – me somewhat...
Retreat at Mousehole

Retreat at Mousehole

Retreat at Mousehole | Writing Inspiration Writing Retreat I love writing retreats. Not organised ones with tutors, but small gatherings with other authors in attractive or new surroundings to write. Being in a different place is usually a stimulus to the creative...