Category Archives: life

Sea, Beach, and Sky on the North Cornish Coast

Today I return to the subject of the sea. I was there a few weeks ago, and how one can long for the sea, especially living in the middle of the UK as I now do! This area of Warwickshire has many joys – close to major historic sites such as Kenilworth Castle, and areasContinue reading “Sea, Beach, and Sky on the North Cornish Coast”

Discover ‘Paranormal Gloucestershire’ by SC Skillman

Announcing my latest book, ‘Paranormal Gloucestershire’ which is out on Monday 15 September 2025! ‘Paranormal Gloucestershire‘ is my fourth book for Amberley Publishing and is now available through all online retail stores and also through your local high street bookstore. You’ll find it in Waterstones branches and it can be ordered through indie bookshops tooContinue reading “Discover ‘Paranormal Gloucestershire’ by SC Skillman”

New Book Out Soon! Paranormal Gloucestershire by SC Skillman

Today, I’m delighted to share news that my next nonfiction book will be released by Amberley on 15th September 2025. ‘Paranormal Gloucestershire’ explores a county rich in beauty, history, and a high level of spiritual, mysterious, and paranormal activity. With a profusion of haunted inns, castles, houses and landscape features, the presence of the pastContinue reading “New Book Out Soon! Paranormal Gloucestershire by SC Skillman”

The ‘Salt Path’ Controversy – my original review from 2020

Currently the UK news and social media are focussing on Raynor Winn and the truthfulness or otherwise of certain accounts in her highly successful nonfiction book ‘The Salt Path’ (first published by Penguin 2019). Out of this has come a fascinating discussion about our expectations of truth and factual accuracy in memoirs and nonfiction books.Continue reading “The ‘Salt Path’ Controversy – my original review from 2020”

Feast of Colour and Sensory Delight at Tulleys Tulip Garden

Here are a few photos from our visit to Tulleys Tulip Garden at Hatton Country World, Warwickshire,  a few days ago. Complete with a Dutch windmill and delicious Dutch mini pancakes (poffertjes) we enjoyed our experience without travelling to Holland! I can also attest to the fact that the 10 tulip stems I bought from theContinue reading “Feast of Colour and Sensory Delight at Tulleys Tulip Garden”

To Celebrate Wolf Hall, TV Drama Adaptation Starring Mark Rylance and Damien Lewis- My Reviews of Hilary Mantel’s Thomas Cromwell Trilogy – reblog

Book Review Blog Tour: ‘A Right Cozy Christmas Crime’: an anthology of cozy crime stories compiled by Wendy H Jones

I’m delighted today to be a stop on the blog tour for this new anthology of stories ‘A Right Cozy Christmas Crime‘ edited by Wendy H Jones and published by Scott & Lawson in time for Christmas 2024. I’ve been reading much more of the cozy crime genre lately, as a fan of Fiona FeitchContinue reading “Book Review Blog Tour: ‘A Right Cozy Christmas Crime’: an anthology of cozy crime stories compiled by Wendy H Jones”

Book Review: ‘The Art of Life’ by SL Russell

Today I’m pleased to bring you my review of the latest novel from contemporary fiction author SL Russell, The Art of Life. Published by Resolute Books in August 2024 this is a compelling and deeply moving story I can recommend to all readers, and not only artists and art lovers. I’ve only just finished readingContinue reading “Book Review: ‘The Art of Life’ by SL Russell”