Advice to Animal Owners in WW2 The National Air Raid Precautions Animals Committee was formed in the summer of 1939 to give clear advice in the event … [Read more...] about BEHIND THE BOOKS – ADVICE TO ANIMAL OWNERS IN WW2
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Seaside Girls Locations – The Dolphin Hotel in WW2
The Dolphin Hotel in WW2 The Dolphin Hotel in Cleethorpes features throughout the Seaside Girls books. It’s close to the Empire Theatre and … [Read more...] about Seaside Girls Locations – The Dolphin Hotel in WW2
Windmill Theatre in WW2 – We Never Closed
We Never Closed The nightly bombing of London, which was later to become known as the Blitz, began on 7th September 1940. By the end of the following … [Read more...] about Windmill Theatre in WW2 – We Never Closed
Brown eyes or blue? How I keep track of my characters
What's in a name? It takes me quite a while to come up with names for characters. They have to fit the period and, more importantly, the … [Read more...] about Brown eyes or blue? How I keep track of my characters
The Weight of Promises – The Road to Fishers Wharf
The Weight of Promises How much does a promise weigh? Is it something carried lightly, a small pebble in your pocket, worn smooth by time, … [Read more...] about The Weight of Promises – The Road to Fishers Wharf
Starting something new – how to find your way
At the moment, I'm finding my way into my next Dockyard Girls book. It's not as simple as it sounds, especially as it's part of a series. You'd think … [Read more...] about Starting something new – how to find your way