One of the more interesting aspects of writing is getting to know your characters, learning what they like and how they behave in certain situations. For those who plan their story arcs, character analysis is part of that planning…
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It’s always lovely to hear from readers, but especially so when they have such nice things to say. I’m delighted to have received such wonderful comments about my latest story. Muriel said: Wow’. Took me a few days to…
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Exciting news: Portrait of a Man goes on tour
From Monday 30 November, you’ll be able to follow Portrait of a Man as the story is highlighted, shared and reviewed. It’s going to be a busy and exciting time. I hope you’ll join me. There’s a giveaway involved…
Every one knows that authors are introspective creatures who spend days weeks, and months, on their own, locked in a room finding words to string together that will tell the story buzzing in their head. They are introverted, isolated…
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Love historical fiction? Love family stories? I’ve got the books for you…
Will the secrets of the past destroy an artist's legacy?…
I just had to share with you the week I had in Taranaki at the Garden and Fringe Festivals. I had a great time (dodging the rain) going to public and private gardens, visiting Lake Rotokare wildlife sanctuary and…
I know, I’m a year late, but I was travelling a lot last year and missed the call. So, when I saw the article about this wonderful banner when it went on display at Old Government House in Wellington earlier this…
What would you say to two people who own two vintage cars (Bridget – left, and Dora – right), two modern cars, a caravan and an empty section? Some say we are mad. Some say it’s an adventure. Which…
If you asked people who know me well what I enjoy the most, they would tell you books and writing, travel and history, antiques and genealogy, and not necessarily in that order. I can’t imagine a day when…
For the last few weeks, I’ve been pre-occupied preparing for this year’s NZ Book Festival, (it’s tomorrow 17th BTW at Mt Eden War Memorial Hall, Auckland from 10am – lots of free goodies going) and now I’m behind in…