
Do you read classic literature?
On why we may not read classic literature – and how we may do so.
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 taking inspiration from the era of classic movies…
What were the dynasties of Ancient Egypt?
What was the symbolism of doors that led nowhere?
A passion for Egypt inspired this prolific English novelist to write one of her most famous crime stories…
On claiming a space for your writing…
Born in every generation are the wise people, the thinkers, the guiding lights who can show us the path ahead…
Pyramids are emblematic of Ancient Egypt. But what was their purpose, and why did the kings stop building them?
What draws us to the stories and experiences of those who came before us?
Are those who disturb the tombs of the ancient pharaohs destined for misfortune?
If you love English literature, then these places belong on your ‘visit someday’ list…
What better place for romance in my novel Song of the Nile than the Temple of Hathor, devoted to the goddess of love, beauty and fertility…
Black skies, a dusting of snow, the smell of mulled wine, the flicker of candlelight – and, to complete the scene, voices raised in harmony singing traditional carols…
‘It is in giving that we receive…’ – St. Francis of Assisi
Is Jack Frost making you shiver? Why not escape the winter chills with a little literary sunshine…
Christmas: a time to give, to spend time with loved ones – and to feast!
For the pharaohs of Ancient Egypt, Abydos was an important centre for religion, and today it is a very precious archaeological site.
Once upon a time, a fairy-tale book made the perfect Christmas gift…
Christmas is just around the corner! I’d love to treat you to a gift…
If, like me, you’re fascinated by the Ancient Egyptian civilisation, you’ll find the items in these museums absolute wonders.
Happy Thanksgiving to my readers in the US. What better day for us all to practise gratitude?
Should an author write the book they think they ought to write, or write the book their heart aches to write?
Welcome to one of the most famous and most visited sites in Egypt…
Finding the perfect book for your vacation…
Recommended reads for budding Egyptologists…
Simple, fresh and délicieux, these are the flavours of my summer…
In my novel Song of the Nile, I draw inspiration from the fragrances of Ancient Egypt.
‘If one cannot enjoy reading a book over and over again, there is no use in reading it at all.’ – Oscar Wilde
The Egyptians took their religion very seriously, and so too their temples.
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…
The famous ‘Ozymandias’ really made his mark in Ancient Egypt.
Why have one name when you can have five?
‘First sentences are doors to worlds.’ – Ursula Le Guin
An important place of worship for thousands of years…
‘Soul meets soul on lovers’ lips…’
Should museums return artefacts to their country of origin?
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