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: writing
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”
Talking and listening
It’s been a fun week! I spent the day on Saturday with two wonderful writing friends talking practically non-stop about words in every genre. One of my… Read more “Talking and listening”
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”
Giving Back to Greenland — Christoffer Petersen
It’s no secret, I write about Greenland, and as a full-time writer I make a modest living from my Greenland stories. So, it’s time to give something back. Starting in January 2019, I’m going to give 100% of my royalties for the sale of my novella The Heart that was a Wild Garden, including paperbacks […]
Why we love crime!
Walk into any bookshop and you will see a whole host of fictional genres – history, romance, supernatural, science fiction, thrillers…and crime. And, even if you’re not… Read more “Why we love crime!”
Learning from Agatha Christie
With her birthday on the horizon, I’ve been finding out more about that wonderful Queen of Crime, Agatha Christie – delving into her life to get a… Read more “Learning from Agatha Christie”
Why is Agatha Christie so famous?
While reading about Agatha Christie I have tried to deduce what it was about her writing that made her as famous and well-loved as she was –… Read more “Why is Agatha Christie so famous?”
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”