Today is the first day of an exciting week, leading up to 15th September – the birthday of the great Queen of Crime, Agatha Christie, and National…… Read more “Celebrating cozy mysteries!”
Category: reading
…when I’m 64
‘When I get older, losing my hairMany years from now’ Who remembers hearing these Beatles lyrics for the first time, back in 1967. Maybe we thought that…… Read more “…when I’m 64”
Choosing a life of crime
When Agatha Christie’s first crime novel was published in 1920 she was thirty years old. She was a loved and loving daughter and is described as living…… Read more “Choosing a life of crime”
A world without images
Thank goodness for libraries. As part of my research into all things ‘sixties’ I have tracked down a fascinating book. ‘The Neophiliacs’ was written by Christopher Booker…… Read more “A world without images”
Food for the soul
Plato advised us that: ‘Knowledge is food for the soul’ I’ve been thinking about this quote, which led me to thinking about books and reading. I started…… Read more “Food for the soul”
What makes a great author?
I’ve been finding out more about that wonderful Queen of Crime, Agatha Christie. Having just read her biography, I have discovered some interesting facts about her. Here…… Read more “What makes a great author?”
Agatha Christie’s secrets
I’m continuing to follow the trail of Agatha Christie! (while channelling Janie Juke, of course!) I have come across a fascinating book, entitled: Agatha Christie’s Secret Notebooks. …… Read more “Agatha Christie’s secrets”
On the trail of Agatha Christie
In the Janie Juke mystery series, my protagonist, Janie, refers to her passion for Agatha Christie novels. In particular, Janie loves the stories featuring Hercule Poirot and…… Read more “On the trail of Agatha Christie”
A brave lady
I read an article this week that made me feel sad and inspired, in equal measure. It was an interview with the daughter of the wonderful, and…… Read more “A brave lady”
Nanowrimo – one year on
One year ago I accepted an invitation. I didn’t know then that it would be an acceptance that would change my life. Perhaps that sounds a little…… Read more “Nanowrimo – one year on”
