Tag Archives: women

Testament of Mary (reading-as-a-writer 9)

Posted on August 15, 2018 by

I had to read Testament of Mary by Colm Toibin (2012) twice; the first time to get to the end of a gripping story, the second time to read the words. In between sittings, I studied the reviews and interviews, … Continue reading →

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The Roses of No Man’s Land (research review)

Posted on August 7, 2018 by

Out of all the books I’ve read about the #GreatWar Lyn MacDonald’s histories stand out; readable, warm and packed with the minutiae of human experience set against solid historical background. I know some historians have concerns regarding the use of … Continue reading →

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Three brilliant Great War blogs

Posted on January 6, 2018 by

Erudite, witty, and beautifully written, this blog never fails to fascinate and move in equal measure. Continue reading →

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Five books (written during or soon after the Great War)

Posted on January 6, 2018 by

An irregular series of highlighting the resources which particular inspire or inform my writing. I read a lot of books written around the time of the Great War. There is absolutely no better way to immerse oneself in the language … Continue reading →

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Three books (that bring the early 20th century to life)

Posted on January 1, 2018 by

Unrequited love and political intrigue; resources which inspire or inform my writing. Continue reading →

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