Interview with… Ann S. Epstein

It's the third Monday of March and, while the world is in turmoil, I am comforting myself with following my very normal and quiet routine. Which includes talking to some wonderful writers, and Ann S. Epstein is one of the loveliest. Not only does she write amazing novels, but she's a great advocate for others. …

Research: the best and worst of it

My current WIP is accidentally historical. And current. And possibly a little bit into the future (but that's a whole other matter). I normally avoid writing about the past because I don't like research. Or, I do, but I get so involved I forget there's a book to write. But my character is 80, so …

Interview with… Apple Gidley

It's the third Monday of the month, which means it's author interview day. And today it's the turn of Apple Gidley. A nomadic life has seen Anglo-Australian Apple live in twelve countries as diverse as Papua New Guinea and Scotland, which is chronicled in her memoir, Expat Life Slice by Slice. Her roles have been …