I know that there are authors who write about things they have no experience of and I praise them and salute their talent. Included in these, of course, are sci-fi, fantasy and horror writers and there have been some outstandingly successful ones, such as J K Rowling, J R R Tolkein, H G Wells. (Is using initials only a prerequisite to writing in this genre?)

I, however, have always found it much easier to write about what I know. (Cop out! I hear you shout?) And my background is Travel and Tourism. For twelve years I was a tour manager … Read the rest »

During the late 1990s and early 2000s I wrote several plays. I was a regular member of the Anna Scher Theatre at that time and Anna, the most wonderful, supportive teacher and friend, always encouraged us to write and put on plays during the weekly sessions, the best of which were then performed in the Festival of Plays at the end of each term. I discovered I loved writing plays; I found them easy because I’ve always felt I can write convincing dialogue, whereas I struggle more with descriptive prose.

For most of my adult life my relationship with food … Read the rest »

Yes, folks! That’s me! I’ve had a couple of lovely days doing touristy things – although I have been working hard on The Banjo and on a series of guest blog spots that I’ve got coming up. More about them a little nearer the date but I’m very excited to have the opportunity to guest on some pretty fabulous blogger’s sites!

So – I went to a great restaurant – Stella’s – last night with my lovely friend BP. I had never been to Stella’s before but I will certainly go back. I don’t think they get much passing trade … Read the rest »

Well, the best laid plans… I was coming to Antigua to rest, relax and write. So far I’ve done very little of any of the three. Mercury must have been retrograde during the last week or so, at least since last Friday when I arrived. On landing I was unable to send texts or make anyone hear me on my little Samsung button phone that I use while I’m here. I have had it for about eight years so it doesn’t owe me anything, but it was rather inconvenient for it to pack up on arrival!

I was a little … Read the rest »