Everyone who knows me is aware of my little problem with acquiring books. I will buy a book before anything — anything — else. In spite of this addiction, I am also a heavy library user, both for research and for pleasure reading. One of the joys of library reading is the accessibility of oldContinue reading “Library Love”
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Book Club Giveaway
Looking for a gift for your favourite teacher? Have I got a holiday treat for you! My friend James McCann recently launched his marvellous new book for middle grade readers, THE THREE SPARTANS, published by Crwth Press. When Arthur and his friend Lea decide to stand up to Zeke and his Immortal gang in BirchContinue reading “Book Club Giveaway”
Holiday Hello
It’s been a crazy autumn for me, but now that edits are in, and December is here, I want to pause to send out holiday greetings to all. I’m wishing you a little peace during this hectic season — a chance to write, if you want to, and to read and to catch your breath.Continue reading “Holiday Hello”
Last stop: London
It’s always been my policy to respect my children’s privacy, and so I rarely mention them online. However, I had to make a short diversion in this trip to watch my daughter collect her PhD from the University of Edinburgh, and I’m so proud of all she’s accomplished, I just have to stop here andContinue reading “Last stop: London”
Below Paris, Part the Second…
Through a chain of astonishingly unlikely events, and at the last possible moment, I had an opportunity to meet up with a man I’d been told was an expert at all things under Paris, by the name of Gilles Thomas. I’d heard he was an historian, author of a book called PARIS SOUTERRAIN, and thatContinue reading “Below Paris, Part the Second…”
Below Paris, Part the First…
Well. No question this trip has been the adventure of a lifetime. And you know, if earthquakes and spy ships in Japan, the journey up the Alps in the world’s steepest and highest cable-car, or racing through the chaotic, steaming and beautiful streets of Mumbai had been the only highlights, I would have been thrilled.Continue reading “Below Paris, Part the First…”
Incredible Italy: Romantic Roma
My last stop in this beautiful country! Having survived torrential rains in Milan, and parading Christians in Brindisi, I had no idea what Rome would bring. The short answer? Sore feet! The best way to see this incredible place is to walk the streets, and so I slapped on a hat, ignored the heatwave andContinue reading “Incredible Italy: Romantic Roma”
Incredible Italy: Brilliant Brindisi
The adventure continues, with the journey from Milan to Brindisi bringing a special zing that I won’t soon forget. I had an early train, so started for the station for a quick ten or so block walk. It was Sunday, and mostly everything between me and the station was closed, and then I added aContinue reading “Incredible Italy: Brilliant Brindisi”
Incredible Italy: A Minute in Milan
Before I make my way into today’s blog post, I hope you will indulge me in a quick goodbye to Pride month, combined with a Happy Canada Day wish [from afar!] to everyone at home. And I am far away indeed. Since last we chatted, I have made it across the Alps in into Italy.Continue reading “Incredible Italy: A Minute in Milan”
Chilling in Chamonix
Of course, ‘chilling’ is all a matter of perspective. It was under 30 degrees C here, so compared to much of the rest of my journey, this location is the icecube in my drink. Chamonix is a beautiful old skiing and hiking village nestled in the French Alps in the shadow of Mont Blanc. ItContinue reading “Chilling in Chamonix”
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