Inspiration Journal
As a reader, I’m constantly reading new novels and non-fiction, and as a writer, I love to attend author events and talks. But as a magazine journalist - schooled in the art of the visual - I’m also attracted to atmospheric images and inspirations, so …
Here’s my round-up of book reviews, author talks, literary events, visits to bookish places of interest and yes - a dash of visual and sensory inspiration, too.
Visit: The Archive of British Publishing and Printing
I’ve been researching my great aunt, C M Theobald, who in 1915 published a novel called Lena Hale (George Allen & Unwin). I was delighted to discover that the Archive of British Publishing and Printing, housed at the University of Reading, contained around 20 letters between her and the publishing house and I was able to visit and see them.
Review: ‘Old God’s Time’ by Sebastian Barry
Ever since I read ‘The Secret Scripture’ and ‘Days Without End’ by Irish writer and Costa Book of the Year winner Sebastian Barry, I’ve been hooked by his masterful fusion of poetic language and brilliant storytelling. So, I’ve been eagerly awaiting the publication of ‘Old God’s Time’ (Faber & Faber), and it didn’t disappoint.