by Clare Flynn | Aug 21, 2022
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!
by Clare Flynn | Aug 2, 2022
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...
by Clare Flynn | Jun 17, 2022
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...
by Clare Flynn | Jun 13, 2022
A Treasured Book from my Childhood | Books I've Read My Memories My Significant Items I was always a voracious reader from a very early age. I seem to remember my dad – who was then a school teacher – teaching me to read to give some respite to my mum who by the time...
by Clare Flynn | May 11, 2022
Continuing my new blog series, featuring important items from my life. In the second of the series, I invite you to meet “The Lady at the Fountain”, who has sat on my mantelpiece for many years and has a special place in my childhood memories…
by Clare Flynn | Apr 10, 2022
The first in a new series of blog posts where I discuss items of significance in my life – starting with a treasured painting.