Write down the rabbit hole…
Places are something that I've always found inspiring. The Museum of the History of Science is an inspiring place. Less so because of the setting (which is still grand as a lot of buildings are in Oxford), and more because of the objects it holds. The museum is open Tues-Sun, from 12pm-5pm. It's also free... Continue Reading →
Everyone has good days and bad days. Some people's bad days are worse than others. And sometimes those bad "days" last weeks, months or even years. If you're feeling low, it can be a struggle to do anything, least of all something creative. But sometimes writing can help make the dark a bit more bearable.... Continue Reading →
Oh look another ruined building! If you're a regular reader, you'll know these pop up a lot, but this one has a twist - it was ruined on purpose. Scotney Old Castle sits in lovely landscaped grounds, below Scotney New Castle, a Victorian house built to replace it between 1835 and 1843. If you didn't... Continue Reading →
Is it a cliche to do a New Years post every year? Ah, who cares, it's my blog and I'll post if I want to. A new home and new job I won't go into state-of-the-world stuff - you don't need me to remind you about all that. But personally, I've had a bit of... Continue Reading →
A successful blog needs visitors, and a lot of advice will tell you that fresh, frequent posting is the only way to get them. But this year I had the most visits and visitors to my blog since I started in 2013 - and published half the number of posts I did back then. How?... Continue Reading →
These days most of us write using a digital device, be it a PC, laptop, or even phone. Before that, we had word processors, typewriters, and the printing press. Each of these inventions has given us the ability to get more words, to more people, in the quickest possible way. But some argue that writing... Continue Reading →
It's nearly Christmas and we're all looking for the perfect gift. If you have a bookworm or literary lover to buy for, then here are five ideas for presents that should make them happy on the big day. Bookstore candle - Frostbeard Ah the smell of books. Whether it be the fresh paper scent of... Continue Reading →
However much we may want to write, there are times it just isn't happening. And this can make us feel like a failure as the popular view is that writers work feverishly into the wee hours. Even with the best story in the world, this rarely happens. But writing is much more than words on... Continue Reading →
Funny what you find when you're out and about. Take Masseys Folly, a large, red brick Victorian construction complete with two towers and adorned with carvings. It's like something out of a Bronte novel - and it's slap-bang in the middle of a small village in Hampshire. The story behind the folly is just as... Continue Reading →
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