For the next year—possibly two—I went to bed surrounded by an army of stuffed animals. My pillows, my teddy bears, every soft toy I owned formed a protective barrier around my head and neck. In my child’s logic, if the vampires couldn’t reach my throat, I was safe…
Read MoreSometimes the best moments in life are the unplanned ones. Last night's St Cuthbert's Literary Evening was a perfect reminder of this truth – and I found myself experiencing it firsthand when I unexpectedly stepped onto the stage to become part of the panel.
Read MoreA selection of photos from my two weeks volunteering at Roman Vindolanda, a Roman fort in Northumberland. The most perfect location for more research for the third instalment in the Ithaca time travel trilogy.
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