I like to write at night. I find my mind thinks much more expansively at night. There are less distractions and I get totally absorbed into my writing. I find ...
Maggie Andrews introduces us to some familiar and unknown suffragettes, upon the release of her new book written with Janis Lomas. Professor Maggie Andrews – University of Worcester [email protected] Leonora ...
Before studying at the Vilnius Academy of Arts, I worked as a painter at an electrical appliance factory. I used acetone paint to write slogans on canvases meant to ‘inspire’ ...
It’s often said that Americans have a day for everything. While not a federal merchandising event quite yet, Siblings Day (10 April) is fast approaching. Whether you want to celebrate ...
Following the release of her brilliant new single The Kids Are Alt-Right, we caught up with Candice Gordon to put some questions to the star, all about her music, inspirations, ...
1-) Sibel started writing the children’s book series “Witchy Travel Tales” when she was getting divorced. They went through a difficult divorce and because of the tension between the parents ...
Founded in 1872, this is the world’s first national park and home to the largest active geyser basin on Earth: more than 10,000 bubbling hot pools, rainbow coloured springs and ...
Aspiring novelists are often advised to write about ‘what they know’ or ‘what they want to read’. I write mainly to explore things which I feel strongly about or am ...
Adrian Tchaikovsky, author of the Echoes of the Fall trilogy from Tor UK. The caveat is that these are my tips; any other writer may endorse none of them. Five ...
In a book market busy with so many psychological thrillers I've questioned and wondered to their success. Why do so many of us readers love a good hook and the shock of when the ...
Hot, hectic and heaving with people – what is it about Marrakech that makes it so bewitching? For decades, writers, artists and musicians – along with tourists in their millions ...
To celebrate the launch of their new book Naturally Delicious Snacks and Treats, the Squirrel Sisters Gracie and Sophie Tyrrell share their top tips for working with your sibling. Skills- ...
I’m one of those authors who don’t need complete silence when they write. In fact if there’s no background noise I struggle to concentrate. It’s one of the reasons I ...
Author of The Lighthouse Keeper’s Daughter One of the inspirations for The Lighthouse Keeper’s Daughter was the way just a couple of Tweets led to my unlikely but enduring friendship ...
Suffering is a collection of experiences that you feel has negatively impacted you. Any experience you consider negative or positive is an experience that you continue to be attached to. ...
My favourite place for writing inspiration is Formentera in the Balearic Isles: I first went there about twenty years ago and fell in love with the simple beauty. Although it’s ...
I’m a military spouse. Being a part of the RAF family is a hugely important part of my life. Moving around a lot has given me the confidence to put ...
There are few things more challenging to one’s self esteem than internet dating…unless it’s writing a novel and trying to get it published. I met my partner online and I ...
By Kitty Curran and Larissa Zageris, authors of My Lady’s Choosing, Quirk Books. Romance revels in the thrill we get when we click with someone new who could be The ...
My name is Lily. I’ve had OCD ever since I can remember. Think OCD is an adjective for ‘perfectionist’, and involves ‘liking things just so’? Think again. OCD is a ...
