It started with a single buzz. I was lying in bed, trying to get to sleep, but the noise was driving me mad. I dug my husband in the ribs. ‘Sort out that fly.’ He raised a groggy head – he’d already zoned out. How can anyone fall asleep with the buzz of a fly …
What have the Roman’s ever done for us? It’s a famous Monty Python sketch and one that takes on new meaning if you get the opportunity to visit Rome. They were such clever, forward thinking people. Take, for example, the Trajan market – the first shopping centre. We marvel at the Trafford Centre, MetroCentre, Westfield …
Have you ever been asked to see someone’s etchings? And if so, did you snigger? In my current work in progress, the hero is a part-time painter (he also manages an international biscuit business. Hey, it’s my story and I love biscuits…). When my hero invited his personal assistant to come and see his paintings, …
To comma or not to comma? That is my question. A few days ago I received the final, final, probably final again, proof for my ebook, Life After, which will be published by The Wild Rose Press (not sure when yet). It’s the first book I ever received a publishing contract for (yes, it’s taken …
There’s nothing like a life size cardboard cutout in your study to inspire a story. Authors get their inspiration from a variety of sources. Sometimes a film, a book, a chance conversation. In this case, it was a cardboard cut out. I’m a massive Jenson Button fan – and yes, I have to admit it’s …