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”
Category: research
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”
Australia – shadows amidst the sunshine
I am delighted to welcome fellow author, Rosemary Noble, to my blog today. Rosemary shares my passion for exploring the truth about some of the darkest parts… Read more “Australia – shadows amidst the sunshine”
A promise of a better life
On 29th August 2018 BBC News reported that some of the child migrants who were sent to Australia from the UK are planning to sue the UK Government. … Read more “A promise of a better life”
The Forgotten Children
I will let the words of the Child Migrants Trust tell this story… ‘Britain is the only country in the world with a sustained history of child… Read more “The Forgotten Children”
Flying high
It seems incredible to think that our Royal Air Force is one hundred years old. It was back in 1918, on 1 April, when the Royal… Read more “Flying high”
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”
Undertaking research for a crime thriller: some useful tips
I am joined on my blog today by crime thriller suspense author, Helen Christmas, who is going to share some fascinating stories about some of the research… Read more “Undertaking research for a crime thriller: some useful tips”
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?”