Write on.

The weather here in the South Hams has been phenomenal and I have been enjoying the sun and the sea. Today was the first day that the winds showed their faces and the waves at Torcross just loved it! Lots of white horses and waves crashing on the shore that was so calm the day before.

Last week I went with a friend up to The Cottage Hotel in Hope Cove, which features in The Other Canal. William, the proprietor, was delighted to have a copy of the book to show visitors. Signed copies of the book are now available from the Hotel. My friend and I sat for a couple of hours on the terrace, drinking tea and soaking up the hot sun whilst looking out over the shoreline and sea. Impossible to think it was so late in the year.

On Thursday 3rd November I am giving a talk about The Other Canal at Kingsbridge Library, 10.30 - 11.30. This will include details of how the book came to be written, the writing process and why I chose the publishing company, Troubador. I will also be reading a couple of exerpts from the book. On December 7th I have been invited to take part in Author's day at Totnes Library. The Totnes bookshop's manager is called Nigel Jones. I have yet to introduce him to his namesake, although they do have a copy of the book in the shop.

It is great to be back with the very talented writers of the South Hams Writers group. Each fortnight there is a new challenge which keeps me on my toes.

Thank you for all those who have given me suggestions for actors for my probably pie-in-the sky notion of a film! What about the Miller half of Armstrong and Miller for Nigel?? Thanks also for the reviews on Amazon and of course the blog.

Eagle and New Nest

Well, here I am in Devon! The move went relatively smoothly and already I have set up a book signing and talk here in Kingsbridge. This will be at the library on Thursday 3rd November from 10.30 - 11.30
I am looking forward to attending the South Hams Writers Workshop this Thursday and it will be great to reconnect with this talented group.
The Cottage Hotel in Hope Cove features in The Other Canal, so I plan to make a visit to introduce them to Laura, Nigel, Fliss and Ellie!
Thanks to everyone who has given me their thoughts on the actors who might play the parts if ever it becomes a film. Aim high!! You never know........
My 5 year old twin grandchildren, Emily and Oliver, just love having me here to make up a new story every night. I just about manage that whilst recovering from the house move!
The Writers Block group that I have left in Bucks will have their first meeting at a new venue next month. Good luck to the group who are also very talented. There are some first class stories about to emerge!
This past weekend was glorious and spending it on the beach and helping make sand castles with the kids reminds me as to why I moved away after a lifetime in Bucks. The creative juices are already stirring........
Barbara