Hello from Split, a buzzing, overpriced port town where the girls are all young, sunburnt and not wearing much, and the main language seems to be English. As you can imagine, I’m fitting right in 🙄 My Croatian for Beginners is scoring me no brownie points here.
Continue readingDay 3: Salzburg, Ljubljana, Zagreb
9 Jun
I managed to get a shower and some sleep on the train, but sleeper trains are sadly not that restful. The two ladies I was sharing with (Aleen and Suzie) were lovely, though, and we had a lot in common, so we had a nice chat before the beds were put down.
Continue readingAlbania, the scenic route day 2: Antwerp
8 Jun
This will be more of a photo dump than a proper account, because long blog posts with shaky internet take too long, and everyone who is interested is getting a blow-by-blow on WhatsApp.
Continue readingRealistic greetings cards
3 JunDo you ever feel that greetings cards are a bit over the top? All that hyperbole: best dad, greatest mum, best day ever etc. How about if there were more realistic cards to express your feelings? Read on..
Continue readingAn introduction to dark academia
29 May
When I tell people that my forthcoming novels are “dark academia”, there are two reactions:
- People in publishing etc.: “Oh yes, dark academia is popular/trendy/having a moment.”
- Everyone else: *blank look*
Marcus’s Meditations
7 MayI said to a friend a while back “I was reading Marcus Aurelius’ meditations, and…” She replied that I was the only person she knew who would come out with that sentence. Let’s take that as a good thing, shall we, and I’ll share with you some of the best bits from the thoughts of the sixteenth Roman Emperor.
Continue readingHappy St George’s Day!
23 Apr
No, I’m not English – but then, neither was St George. Read my article on the Premier Christianity website to find out about George and what on earth he has to do with English nationalism and far-right marches.
(You may have to register or sign in to read it, but it’s free.)
Unlucky for some
26 FebThis was going to be a post about how I’ve recently got into making historical clothing, but recent events have changed it into a post about niche superstitions.
Continue reading(Don’t) follow the instructions
30 Jan
Generally I am a fan of following the instructions. Whether it’s a dress pattern, recipe or flat-packed furniture, the instructions tend to be helpful. But not always. Here are a few instances where you’re better to ignore the instructions.
Continue readingHave an epiphany
6 JanHappy Epiphany! It may be back to normal life after the lovely break, but at least now you get to read my latest mini-article for Premier Christianity, all about Epiphany traditions.
