After returning from Cornwall (see September Musings), I have been getting back in to the swing of administrative tasks as...

This year, I set myself a goal to read 40 books. To some, this may seem like an unmanageable load....

Brought to visit you  in the care home,  purring with anticipation  all the way, to be announced  upon arrival  as...

Many people, me included, are not regular readers of poetry. It can be so hard to get into a poetry...

Many writers utilise place to bring their stories to life and to illustrate ways that their feelings and identity are...

The Causley Trust invited me recently to spend a weekend at Cyprus Well in Launceston, Charles Causley’s home where he...

Aboard the Lady Daphne in Charlestown harbour, Cornwall, I had the pleasure of attending its first literary event, Books on...

I started the month with a flurry of activity, driving up to Norfolk to do two readings. I based myself...

Searching for something light-hearted and escapist to read this summer? Here is a list of five books you won’t be...

Back in early July, I traveled to Launceston for my very first time to undertake a short residency and take...

I am spending quite a lot of time travelling at the moment whether driving or taking a train. I find...

July has been a busy month starting off with a great deal of singing. The choir I belong to, Ipswich...