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I have engaged in group holidays, and night classes, but never for long, and always with the primary aim of…
The writing life can be a tug-of-war between creation and procrastination; the need to produce, and the hurdles that get…
The way it has changed me the most is that I have, out of necessity, overcome my natural shyness and…
Lucinda Hawksley considers the evidence relating to the mystery surrounding the last hours of her great-great-great-grandfather, Charles Dickens. Lucinda Hawksley…
Apparently it’s all because of our evolutionary past. As social animals who wouldn’t survive alone. Apparently it’s all because of…
I’m always hoping to chance upon the kinds of details novelists — lucky things — use to light up their…
Fraser Grace finds hidden treasure in a place not known for it, and Robin Etherington considers the influence of grand…
I’ve written three well-reviewed novels, brought into print by a reputable outfit; like most published authors, I have to earn…
Just like an archaeologist, I observe and read the signs; I consciously, or unconsciously, link things together. Just like an…
Joel Lane’s distinctive voice, his unique view of the world and the recognisable settings of his stories, set me on…
You need chronic, spontaneous distractions, but only when you want to be distracted. Shopping for clothes works best. You need…
Chris Arthur on his lifelong love of haiku. Chris Arthur reflects on his enduring love of the Japanese form, haiku,…
