Visiting Gallipoli
Visiting Gallipoli | Museums and Galleries Research Travel Writing Inspiration I’ve visited Istanbul several times – once in the mid 90s on holiday and several times on business with the odd weekend tagged on. I even began writing a thriller set there (sadly...
It’s not all about the word count: inside a writing retreat
It’s not all about the word count: inside a writing retreat | Research Tips for Writing Travel Writing Inspiration Writing Retreat Photo by Jean Gill I’ve been doing writing retreats for ten years. Not the sort with tutors but ones where you can hunker down and...
Inspiration: The Irish stained glass window artist, Harry Clarke
I’m currently working on a novel inspired by the great stained glass artist Harry Clarke. In this blog, I take a look at his history and some of his window masterpieces.
My writing retreat – complete with a ghost!
Reflections on my writing retreat at the wonderful Goddards in Surrey, where I enjoyed time with good friends in a wonderful location…complete with an unexpected guest!