It’s been a while since I’ve shared a poem from my favourite poet, Leconte de Lisle. Regular readers of my blog will remember I have a real affinity for de Lisle’s poetry, which dates back to the 19th century. His verses are a source of inspiration for me in creating
I’m delighted to announce that the book trailer for my new novel is now live: I had a lot of fun writing the script for this, and am delighted with the visuals – particularly of the lead male character in the book, Rafe, who is most rakish and debonair. I
Regular readers of my blog and followers on Twitter will have spotted that I love quotations – especially romantic ones. I find them inspiring, and they often eloquently voice a sentiment one struggles to put into words. I was intrigued to see recent reports of a survey commissioned to boost
We often have our aperitif on this terrace before meals, à la Française, looking out onto the view. I sit here sometimes in the afternoon reading to research my current book.
… is through his stomach, or so they say. Anatomically, that seems rather suspect; but I would have to agree that food – especially when cooked by one lover for the other – has vast potential to create a romantic ambiance. But it has to be the right food. You
April is fast approaching, and with it the publication of my novel Burning Embers by Omnific Publishing. It’s an exciting time indeed; this is a milestone I’ve much looked forward to in my journey as a writer. I first began writing Burning Embers years ago. The story and the setting
The ocean was my first love. I grew up in a house overlooking the sea, and it was a constant source of inspiration to me growing up. There is something so breathtakingly beautiful about the water – the power of its motion; the glorious colours, changing daily; its constancy; its
The harbour, a short walk from my house. In the evening after a good day’s writing I go to a little cafe outside the harbour where there is a soft sea breeze and relax as I watch the boats and passers-by.
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