BOOKS AS SPORT, ARTWORKS, WORDSEARCH, CARD TRICKS?
A piece about how the writer’s imagination works, using examples from my recently published novel, Love’s Register. My thoughts about writing Love’s Register begin with the image of the novel as a house of cards. What I see is an
DANCE, LAUGH, HAVE FUN WITH SHREWSBURY MORRIS
I interviewed Ray & Bev Langton, team leaders and founder members of Shrewsbury Morris, where people “Dance, Laugh, Have Fun, Repeat.” Bev & Ray talk about ‘distanced dancing’, the changing roles of men and women, plus the history and importance
JOSEPHINE BALMER, HISTORY, AND THE POWER OF POETRY ‘TO GIVE BREATH TO THE SILENT VOICES’ Part Two
In Part Two of my interview with Josephine Balmer, she talks about how she writes her diverse and poetic books and why a deep, respectful
JOSEPHINE BALMER, HISTORY, AND THE POWER OF POETRY ‘TO GIVE BREATH TO THE SILENT VOICES’ Part One
I interviewed Dr Josephine Balmer, acclaimed translator of Sappho, Catullus, Ovid and historian-poet whose investigative work looks deep into hidden aspects of classical culture. Josephine’s
FRANCES YONGE: PIANIST FOR CREATIVE DANCE, COMPOSER & COMMUNITY MUSICIAN
I interviewed Frances Yonge who creates live piano music for educational workshops at the Royal Opera House. As a skilled accompanist, Frances has free rein
SUE HAMPTON – REBELLING LIKE THERE’S NO TOMORROW
Author Sue Hampton’s 42nd title, Rebelling Like There’s No Tomorrow, is now out, published by TSL Books. Now a grandma, Sue used to be a
EPHEMERAL ART AND OUR PLACE IN NATURE Part Two
In Part Two of my interview with artist Rose Lennard, we discussed her relationship to the natural world, her involvement with Extinction Rebellion and the
EPHEMERAL ART AND OUR PLACE IN NATURE Part One
I interviewed Rose Lennard about her ephemeral art and her deep connection with nature. Rose is an environmentalist, climate activist, poet, dancer and gardener who