Five Fabulous Books about Witchcraft by Alys West
Author Alys West on her favourite books about witchcraft
Magic, Meanderings, Music and Minor Miracles ~ Just Your Average Week in Glastonbury!
Looking for writing inspiration I headed to Glastonbury, and found more than I bargained for.
A Day in a Castle
Jessica Redland and I spend a rainy day at Castle Howard, where the Christmas decorations are stunning.
Season of Mists and Mellow Fruitfulness ... and Mess!
While everyone raves about autumn, I can’t help wondering, is it really as wonderful as they seem to believe?
Five Things I Learned Since Becoming a Full-Time Writer
The ups and downs of leaving a permanent job to become a self-employed writer
Cutting the Connection: When Social Media Stops Being Sociable.
When social media starts taking over your life is it time to pull the plug?
Our (Mis!)Adventure on the Norfolk Broads
Our holiday to the beautiful Norfolk Broads didn’t go quite as expected!
Getting to Know The Write Romantics
Looking back on a post about writing group The Write Romantics, which was written to celebrate our fifth anniversary
Why Determination is as Important as Inspiration for Writers
All writers need inspiration, but it’s determination that will keep you sitting in that chair, and determination that will make sure you finish that book!
Home is Where the Heart Is
I’ve just moved house again, and unlike the last time it hasn’t upset me at all, even though I loved our previous house. And I think I’ve finally figured out the reason for that…
Broad Minded
My first holiday on the Norfolk Broads and I learned a lot about this stunning place, and life on a boat!
A Trip Into The Past: Finding Kearton Hall
Venturing into the East Yorkshire countryside, and a stately home that ticks all the boxes to become the star of my Kearton Bay series.
In Praise of Libraries
Where would we be without libraries? If we’re not careful, there’s a real danger we’ll find out…
Joy to the World!
How to annoy a shop assistant and embarrass your husband… Christmas is a time of goodwill and peace and joy to the world. Unless you’re foolish enough to pay for it with a stack of gift cards!
A Canter Through Childhood
A look back at the pony books I loved so much as a child - featuring the Pullein-Thompson sisters, Joanna Cannan, Ruby Ferguson and more.