I'm a reader - long-term, confirmed, committed - I simply cannot imagine how I would cope without it. For me, there's no emotional strife which cannot be calmed by withdrawing into a book - or at least there hasn't been to date. Why then, have I only managed to read 4 books since the UK... Continue Reading →

By which I mean the lyrics of the Bob Dylan number - or living the life of a nomad - rather than Mick Jagger & pals. Himself is a minimalist by nature - camera equipment aside - and regularly expresses a hankering to live in a van (something I may have mentioned to one or... Continue Reading →

I'd like to talk today about bookcase judging - not judgement on the quality of the bookcases themselves, you understand ... but the contents thereof.  In this current lock-down period, there's been an explosion of communication by video, resulting in our personal space being on display to all manner of person - both personal and... Continue Reading →

The Insecure Writers Support Group is a marvellous group set up by Alex Cavanagh. On the first Wednesday of every month, members post thoughts, fears or words of encouragement for fellow writers. The link above takes you to details about the group and how to join. You'll also find a list of bloggers signed up... Continue Reading →