
5 reasons to love vintage clothing
On choosing unique items of fashion that tell their own story…
On choosing unique items of fashion that tell their own story…
I’m delighted to announce that my latest novel has won another award…
This site in Egypt continues to be a source of remarkable finds from the time of the pharaohs.
What will become of the dictionary, the atlas?
A place of great natural beauty that is famous for its golden mummies…
How does facing the world alone, without her parents, shape the heroine of my latest novel?
This monastery, at the foot of Mount Sinai, is steeped in history…
Should the hero get a chance in the spotlight, or is the heroine the star?
The perfect setting for a glamourous party and an inspiring view…
Today, on St Mark’s Day in Venice, it’s traditional for men to give women a single red rose to symbolise their love.
This ancient god, inspired by the fearsome crocodile of the Nile, was worshipped for thousands of years.
Let me take you back in time, to the 12th century, and tell you a story that has become legend. This is a true story, and it has inspired many stories since.
Two hundred years after his death, the works of this Italian sculptor continue to awe and inspire.
Taking inspiration from an insightful writer…
As the poet Emily Dickinson wrote, ‘A light exists in spring.’
Where does a dream end and reality begin? Can a dream not only come true but be true?
Drifting serenely along the waterway that is the source of life – the perfect way to see the age-old beauty of Egypt.
The Nile was the source of life in Egypt – and of the all-important papyrus plant.
Throughout history, people have seen flowers as not only beautiful but also symbolic.
Have you ever wondered why we use the words we use today?
Spring: beautiful, hopeful and a great source of inspiration for poets…
On why we may not read classic literature – and how we may do so.
‘I have found that when I am writing something emotional, I must write it the first time directly with hand on paper. Handwriting is more connected to the movement of the heart.’ So wrote Natalie Goldberg in Writing Down the Bones, and I quite agree. For me, handwriting has such soul.
This ancient temple, devoted to the mother goddess, is a uniquely precious site in Egypt.
Did the ancient civilisations have similar deities?
So many of our modern-day love stories are inspired by legends, stories that have been passed down from generation to generation, and so it is with the tale of Tristan and Isolde.
Who exactly was Ancient Egypt’s famous queen?
The women in my novels are strong and independent, so why not stylish as well?
Sweet dreams follow a romantic read…
What did the colours used in Ancient Egyptian art mean to the people of this civilisation?
On choosing unique items of fashion that tell their own story…
I’m delighted to announce that my latest novel has won another award…
This site in Egypt continues to be a source of remarkable finds from the time of the pharaohs.
What will become of the dictionary, the atlas?
A place of great natural beauty that is famous for its golden mummies…
How does facing the world alone, without her parents, shape the heroine of my latest novel?
This monastery, at the foot of Mount Sinai, is steeped in history…
Should the hero get a chance in the spotlight, or is the heroine the star?
The perfect setting for a glamourous party and an inspiring view…
Today, on St Mark’s Day in Venice, it’s traditional for men to give women a single red rose to symbolise their love.
This ancient god, inspired by the fearsome crocodile of the Nile, was worshipped for thousands of years.
Let me take you back in time, to the 12th century, and tell you a story that has become legend. This is a true story, and it has inspired many stories since.
Two hundred years after his death, the works of this Italian sculptor continue to awe and inspire.
Taking inspiration from an insightful writer…
As the poet Emily Dickinson wrote, ‘A light exists in spring.’
Where does a dream end and reality begin? Can a dream not only come true but be true?
On choosing unique items of fashion that tell their own story…
I’m delighted to announce that my latest novel has won another award…
This site in Egypt continues to be a source of remarkable finds from the time of the pharaohs.
What will become of the dictionary, the atlas?
A place of great natural beauty that is famous for its golden mummies…
How does facing the world alone, without her parents, shape the heroine of my latest novel?
This monastery, at the foot of Mount Sinai, is steeped in history…
Should the hero get a chance in the spotlight, or is the heroine the star?
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