The Impressionists
We all know the power of words. Whether it’s an insult or praise, the effect can be a game changer...
Selling the Latest Electric Typewriter
A few days ago I came across an article about the first of the early typewriters to be patented way...
Great Libraries
When I read an article recently that the remains of an ancient Roman library had been discovered in the centre...
A Movie Studio Logo
I wrote recently that I spent a very enjoyable day travelling through the Surrey Hills, exploring the stunning scenery. However,...
Guernica
Late one evening, after a very entertaining visit to trips through the beautiful Surrey Hills, and to the world famous...
Condensed Books
I read recently that George Orwell lamented that ‘the indiscriminate reading of books can be an exceptionally, thankless, irritating and...
The Lost Manuscript
I watched a quiz show recently, which featured a group of famous writers, including Jilly Cooper, the bestselling author of...
Irish Writers – Sam McAughtry
I’ve finished the first draft of Varakite, the third book in the Timecrack adventure series, in which one of my...
The Pickpocket
During a lifetime of travelling to a cross-section of fascinating countries around the world, I’ve heard the many warnings about...
Prostate Screening
I read a report recently that stated deaths from prostate cancer now outnumber those from breast cancer. In fact, the...