Image from flickr.com/photos/peonieandthistle/8184709931 As a child, there was rarely a moment when I didn't have my head buried in a book. Of course, they were simpler times—BC (before computers)—but I imagine I would have been a bookworm regardless of other distractions. My kids still manage to read voraciously despite the constant lure of screens. … Continue reading Favourite books from childhood and why I’ll never reread them
Month: November 2017
Literary talismans and writerly superstitions
A close-up of my writing desk, and my bowl of Jacaranda seed pods. Superstition is a funny thing; it creeps up on you. One moment you consider yourself a perfectly rational individual, scowling at those who read horoscopes and place their faith in the power of fate. The next moment, you find yourself adhering to … Continue reading Literary talismans and writerly superstitions
