Monthly Archives: August 2013

I’ve just been to see a literary agent in London for a one-to-one session to review my manuscript, The Serpent of Eridor. Putting myself forward for this felt like stepping up to put my head in a lion’s mouth. ‘Yes … Continue reading →

My eldest daughter has decided to study Medicine. Not in itself perhaps remarkable, other than that she already has degree in English, of which I’m very proud. Having an English degree is an ideal start for Medicine, adding to her … Continue reading →

  Currently I am on holiday in France, deeply phased by finding a frog in our pool. That wasn’t a derogatory poke at our French neighbours. Had it been, even now the family might be making statements to the gendarmes … Continue reading →