Don’t judge a book by its cover
How often are we seduced by the cover and let down by the contents? You remember the old proverb. …
A Glimpse into Shakespeare’s World
The image many people have of William Shakespeare is of the poetic genius writing his plays all alone in his …
Il Bisbetico Domato: an Italian Take on ‘The Taming of the Shrew’
What would a modern Italian take on Shakespeare’s ‘The Taming of the Shrew’ look like? The trope of a …
The Troublesome Reign of James Burbage – Part 3
James Burbage’s conflict with his sister-in-law, Margaret Brayne, would not only have personal consequences for his family, but also wider …
More Random Thoughts on Life and Culture
The advantage of having my own website is that I can pursue and publish on whatever random subject takes my …
Somerton Man: the perfect murder or a tragic love story?
The Somerton Man has been called ‘one of Australia’s most profound mysteries’. All sorts of solutions and theories have been …
The Troublesome Reign of James Burbage – Part 2
Why did James Burbage’s partnership with his brother-in-law, John Brayne, cause him such turmoil and heartache? As we saw …
The Troublesome Reign of James Burbage – Part 1
James Burbage’s playhouse, The Theatre, was the setting for a real life drama as exciting and tragic as any Shakespeare …
Shakespearean Mysteries, Myths and Yarns
William Shakespeare is more than a mere man. He’s more than a famous author. He’s even more than a myth. …
Times when I thought I could do better: Adventures in Fan Fiction
I’m sure you’ve all had that moment when you’ve read a book or watched a film and thought, ‘I could …
Why I love Historical Fiction – Part Two: Three Novels That Left a Lasting Impression
In which I revisit historical novels that made a lasting impact on an impressionable teenage girl. As I related …
Ladies of Letters: Women Authors of Historical Fiction
My first novel, The Slave, is set in 14th century Italy and in writing it I strove to make it …