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”
Category: research
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?”
Dreaming of Italy!
If you are waiting for Janie Juke’s next adventure ‘The Invisible Case’, I can confirm that progress is good! The first draft is complete and plans are… Read more “Dreaming of Italy!”
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”