I have written a feature for The London Magazine on one of my favourite books by one of my favourite writers: ‘We Have Always Lived in the Castle’ by Shirley Jackson. Click here to buy a copy of the brilliant magazine.
Category Archives: Features
The Rabbit Hutch Review
I reviewed The Rabbit Hutch by Tess Gunty for Literary Review. Click here to read it!
Royal Holiday Spots
I have written an article on the holiday spots beloved by royals. Click here to read it.
All About Me! by Mel Brooks Review
When The Producers was released in Sweden, a journalist asked if he could use the film’s original title ‘Springtime for Hitler’. This caught on, and every cinema showing The Producers displayed the original title. It was such a popular decision that from then on, Swedish film distributors decided to put ‘Springtime for…’ before every subsequent Mel Brooks film that played in Sweden. Instead of Blazing Saddles it was ‘Springtime for the Sheriff’, and instead of Young Frankenstein, it was ‘Springtime for Frankenstein’ and so on. Continue reading All About Me! by Mel Brooks Review
The Joy of Car Free Islands
I have written a quick feature on the joy of car-free islands for the Spectator Life. Click here to read it!
Early Morning Riser by Katherine Heiny Review
Jane meets Duncan shortly after moving to Boyne City, Northern Michigan.
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Dyslexia Article
I have written an article on the rewards and challenges of being a writer with dyslexia for the February issue of Writing Magazine.
Late Spring – Early Summer Reads
I have grouped these three books together because they share common themes and similar narrator voices. All three are brilliant – gripping, page-turners, highly recommended for book clubs as they will ignite interesting discussion and conversation… Continue reading Late Spring – Early Summer Reads
Spring Reads
This Spring, I have been reading…
Unsettled Ground by Claire Fuller
Julius and Jeanie are 51-year-old twins, both still living at home with their elderly mother, Dot, who suddenly passes away, leaving the twins not knowing what to do.