Sir Walter Scott, 1771-1832
Oh, what a tangled web we weave, when first we practice to deceive. 1808. My journey to Abbotsford, home … Continue reading Sir Walter Scott, 1771-1832
Month: November 2018
Review – Robin Williams, When the Laughter Stops. 1951-2014 by Emily Herbert
Like many other people, I was shocked in 2014 to hear actor/comedian Robin Williams had taken his own life. It … Continue reading Review – Robin Williams, When the Laughter Stops. 1951-2014 by Emily Herbert
Getting published
I used to co-own a publishing business, where we created local history/interest titles, but also had some massive print runs … Continue reading Getting published
Review: T. E. Lawrence Tormented Hero
The only things I knew (prior to reading this book) about Lawrence of Arabia were that he was a soldier … Continue reading Review: T. E. Lawrence Tormented Hero
What I’ve learned from my wonderful writing students …
Teaching is terrific, but learning is better. I’m totally thrilled that my super students have taught me so many things, for … Continue reading What I’ve learned from my wonderful writing students …
The War Poets
Poetry expresses a huge depth of meaning in very concise language. It has always intrigued me that the horror of … Continue reading The War Poets
Review – The Cactus by Sarah Haywood
Everyone raves about the cover of this book; it is indeed eye catching. However, judging a book by its cover … Continue reading Review – The Cactus by Sarah Haywood
