Inspiration

A bit about the book
It's a funny process writing a book. I can't even remember how long ago it was that my friend Alison, then an editor at Ryland Peters & Small (and where...
A bit about the book
It's a funny process writing a book. I can't even remember how long ago it was that my friend Alison, then an editor at Ryland Peters & Small (and where...

Getting lost in Siena…
After my previous post, you might have thought I had an ulterior motive for getting lost in Siena. But no, this time, I am afraid, the visit was all about...
Getting lost in Siena…
After my previous post, you might have thought I had an ulterior motive for getting lost in Siena. But no, this time, I am afraid, the visit was all about...

Quiet days in Chianti
There is something amazingly relaxing about going on holiday to the same place every year. I'm not quite sure what it is. I suppose that because you can anticipate, with...
Quiet days in Chianti
There is something amazingly relaxing about going on holiday to the same place every year. I'm not quite sure what it is. I suppose that because you can anticipate, with...

Words of wisdom
From a wonderful woman. I love coming across this quote from Ms. V. S-W. It always pops up at the right time.
Words of wisdom
From a wonderful woman. I love coming across this quote from Ms. V. S-W. It always pops up at the right time.

It’s hotter in Siena
I've heard there's bit of a heatwave in London this weekend... but I can't help feeling it might have been hotter in Siena. We arrived on Thursday afternoon for the...
It’s hotter in Siena
I've heard there's bit of a heatwave in London this weekend... but I can't help feeling it might have been hotter in Siena. We arrived on Thursday afternoon for the...

If the map fits, hang it…
Well, a lot of comments on the previous post seem to be to do with my map of London... I can sort of understand why! I can't quite remember when...
If the map fits, hang it…
Well, a lot of comments on the previous post seem to be to do with my map of London... I can sort of understand why! I can't quite remember when...