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
Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
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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Acqua Di Parma Rosa Nobile
A fine romance!
Pink roses in bloom underpinned by pretty peony and vivid violet accents, the Rosa Nobile perfume is an aromatic wonder. Continue reading Acqua Di Parma Rosa Nobile
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.
Chicken Pie Recipe
Form an orderly queue! A homemade chicken and leek pie is such a treat. Continue reading Chicken Pie Recipe
Books for Autumn – Winter
Late Summer Reads
Great Circle by Maggie Shipstead
Told from a dual-narrative perspective, we read the story of Marian Graves. In 1950, she embarks on a Great Circle flight around the globe. Something terrible happens and she disappears. Continue reading Late Summer Reads
