Katherine May has a track record of ghost stories, but this tale of a woman whose life unravels after a chance encounter is more haunting than haunted, and for me that’s a good thing. The premise is intriguing. On a visit to her home town, Violet catches sight of a girl whom she sees to … Continue reading Burning Out
Because of other commitments, I have actually actually spent less time than I intended this week ‘doing Authonomy’, but I think this may be no bad thing. I certainly haven’t rushed up ‘the charts’, but I have enjoyed most of what I have read and gained some useful comments in return. Those who have had … Continue reading Authonomy Diary – Week 1
Flicking to the blurb of my current read, I notice that the author ‘lives in Kent with her husband and three cats.’ Now, it seems to me that a multiplicity of cats is a very common attribute of published authors and I’m wondering if as the part-owner of a single cat, I am putting myself … Continue reading More cats required
Writing less than ever (a current life theme) seems to mean blogging less too. But at least I have come to a decision on where to go next with the writing – or rather where not to. Basically it’s too soon to write novel 3 (which was in danger of foundering on the rocks of biography … Continue reading Authonomy Diary
Last night I watched The Constant Gardener which I enjoyed for its langorous pace, great photography, and the appearance of the inimitable Ralph Fiennes. I am actually a very inconstant gardener, but a quiet Sunday was a chance to make good. In fact after several weeks of neglect and some typically English weather (rain, sun, rain, sun, rain) … Continue reading Gardening Leave
Ali Bacon, Author 