Firstly, thank you to Isabella for inviting me over to her blog during my ‘Chindi Author of the Week’ which happens to coincide with publication of my…… Read more “Writing a trilogy”
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All about Clara Benson
Back in September 2019 I had the opportunity for an exclusive interview with the best-selling cozy mystery author, Clara Benson. For those who are not familiar with…… Read more “All about Clara Benson”
Creative Writing Skills for children
I’m thrilled to welcome Lexi Rees to my website today. Lexi is passionate about encouraging children to write – whatever their ability – and she has just…… Read more “Creative Writing Skills for children”
Agatha Christie and Janie Juke!
In 1969 there was a young librarian who discovered that all the Agatha Christie novels she had read throughout her childhood could now be put to good…… Read more “Agatha Christie and Janie Juke!”
Agatha Christie and Isabella Muir
I read my first Agatha Christie novel when I was thirteen years old. I don’t remember which one it was, but I do remember that it led…… Read more “Agatha Christie and Isabella Muir”
Celebrating cozy mysteries!
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!”
Interviewing Patricia M Osborne
When did you first start writing fiction? I’ve always written some fiction but more seriously since 2013 when I began House of Grace. On entering the fictional…… Read more “Interviewing Patricia M Osborne”
…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”
