Monday, May 6th, 2019
When I watched ‘Line of Duty’ last night I realised how fortunate I was in meeting these three talented men: Adrian Dunbar is an actor and director from Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland, best known for his television and theatre work. Dunbar co-wrote and starred in the 1991 film, Hear My Song, nominated for […]
Tuesday, April 16th, 2019
I don’t usually opt to read fantasy genre. But Mark Stay’s ‘The End of Magic’ encouraged me to consider the reason for my preferences. Why did I become so concerned about the fate of Rosheen and Anzu? Although I was aware that the characters, creatures, dragons, witches and rulers who struggled in this world were […]
Sunday, April 14th, 2019
As I had been invited to speak to many Women’s Institute groups over the years, I never registered with them. However, I came to realise that if I was to be on their books it would be wiser to apply to be auditioned. I had to wait nearly a year before I was given a […]
Saturday, April 13th, 2019
I met Elizabeth and David from Camberley in Piazza Santo Croce! I caught sight of them as they rounded the corner of the piazza on their way home. I discovered that I could enter the Duomo free of charge if I took part in the celebration of Mass. One evening I approached one of side […]
Wednesday, April 10th, 2019
The 1966 flood (Alluvione) of Florence’s river Arno 4th November 1966 killed 101 people and damaged or destroyed millions of masterpieces of art and rear books. It is considered the worst flood in the city’s history since 1557. With the combined effort of Italian and foreign volunteers alike, or angeli del fango’ (Mud Angles) many […]
Wednesday, April 10th, 2019
Florence 25th March – 5th April 2019 Researching next novel I have already embarked on writing my third novel. A trilogy. Frankie and Richard with the addition of their young son Dante. In the concluding chapter of ‘A Love as Strong’ they had just flown back from Florence. I therefore decided to continue […]