Blogging the Magna Carta #7 In today’s world the people of Western Europe and North America treasure their elected governments. We rely upon them to act for us since we are far too numerous for every citizen to gather and … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: May 2020
Continuing from the Holmes pastiche – Okay so I tripped over a recipe – this one – https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/cinnamon-sugar-apple-pie/ – and I got sufficiently intrigued to print it out and make a decision to make it. You know, sometime. Well no … Continue reading
Lhind the Firebird Lhind 3 by Sherwood Smith The dramatic conclusion to the Lhind young adult fantasy series! When Lhind’s beloved Hlanan is taken by Shinjan slavers, she leaves her self-imposed exile to rush to the rescue. But first she … Continue reading
Let me start off with today having been the coldest May day in a half century in the same part of Australia that had the worst fires. If I walk out onto the road and look south, I can see … Continue reading
Before we leave the subject of buildings (so dear to the writer’s heart! Knowing how buildings are made makes explosions more convincing.) I have here a fine example of how it is done today. … Continue reading
I I am not a confrontative person. At least, I didn’t used to be. Now I find myself over-reacting to perceived offenses; at one time, I would cower in shock when someone blazed me with anger. Now I shout back, … Continue reading
While we’re confined by the pandemic, how about another virtual trip with me? Let me take you back in time and place to inspiration for my novel ISLANDS. A lot of “life” happened this week, so today I’ll take you on … Continue reading
Celebrate May Day by connecting with nature as you’re able! If you don’t have a May Pole to dance around, I hope you can find a way to be outside today and celebrate the renewal of life all around us … Continue reading
(This post is part of my Patreon-supported New Worlds series.) Whether it’s chickens and sheep, fantasy animals, or alien creatures from another planet, characters in a novel are likely to depend on some kind of species for food — if … Continue reading
With the world on lockdown and this years Olympics having to be postponed until next year, what better time for a fun story from the Olympic archives. And where better to start than the 1908 London Olympics? Nowadays, we’re used … Continue reading