This week has been quite a productive one, on the whole. Term is now in full swing, and work has been settling into manageable patterns, for the most part. I've also had a night out with the South West chapter of the Romantic Novelists' Association, which is always fun, inspiring and a real boost to… Continue reading Writing, Writers and yet more Tinker Tailor Musings…
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Tinker, Tailor, Soldier…vids.
It's no secret that I've loved fanvids, both watching and making them, for a long time, so it's inevitable that when a film or TV show catches my eye, I end up googling fanvids for it. In the case of TTSS, I'm so glad I did, as the sheer beauty and quality of what I found has… Continue reading Tinker, Tailor, Soldier…vids.
Tinker, Tailor, Soldier Spy…again.
The more I obsess think about this film, the more I am tempted to get all fannish about it. I haven't made a proper fanvid in ages (probably since I started writing the novel), but this film wouldn't leave me alone, and now I've started to read the book, I find myself thinking even more… Continue reading Tinker, Tailor, Soldier Spy…again.
Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy. And how Mark Strong broke me…
**WARNING: CONTAINS SPOILERS FOR THE 2011 FILM, TINKER, TAILER, SOLDIER, SPY.** Child free and with a bottle of French fizz open, the Husband and I decided to give TTSS a go on Thursday evening. Having no interruptions in the form of small people was definitely a benefit; the French fizz not so much, as you need… Continue reading Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy. And how Mark Strong broke me…
The rise of the ‘Alpha Wave’; is Mr Darcy coming back?
I had an interesting conversation with a friend this week about men. More specifically, fictional men, and what we really want in a made up male character. Now, those of you who are regular readers of this blog will know that I have a bit of a fascination for romantic heroes, but this conversation got… Continue reading The rise of the ‘Alpha Wave’; is Mr Darcy coming back?
Feeling the love for Valentine’s Day…
I'm a bit of a sucker for list shows, so I thought I'd share my top ten romantic moments, that probably inspired me to be a writer of romantic fiction. In no particular order, here are my top ten kisses and heart stopping 'pashes'. 1. Sir Guy of Gisborne and Marian of Knighton's infamous doorway… Continue reading Feeling the love for Valentine’s Day…
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