The Christmas we Crave
I’m sitting at my desk. It’s the end of the day and the end of an unforgettable year. I should be writing a scene set on a steam train in the heat of July but instead I’m watching as the houses opposite disappear into the December gloom. Smoke smuts and hot weather seem too hard to conjure […]
Africa, elephants and Grandpa’s chick in the stove
It’s no secret I’m a dog lover. One of the beasts is sitting at my feet while I type this. I’m interested in animals of all sorts but dogs and elephants are favourites. I’ve often wondered why I’m so attracted to elephants. Maybe it’s because they’re clever, hard-working, loyal, great family members, have incredible […]
