Happy Halloween — A Spooky Weekend in my Neighbourhood

This is my favourite time of year. Apparently, I'm not the only one in my neighbourhood who feels that way. Armies of the dead, scarecrows and ghouls in people's front yards, you name it and we're seeing it on the streets of 2024. For me, it's all about writing, of course. Here's a roundup of … Continue reading Happy Halloween — A Spooky Weekend in my Neighbourhood

Accidental Pilgrims: A Cultural Journey in Corbridge, UK

Stopping for lunch and a walk leads to new research discoveries My first solo post for our new Travel and Culture newsletter went live today: https://open.substack.com/pub/travelandculture/p/accidental-pilgrims-a-serendipitous Sometimes you "follow your nose" and discover more than you expect. In this case, my on-site research for a new novel led to a village in northern England. As … Continue reading Accidental Pilgrims: A Cultural Journey in Corbridge, UK