Having failed
so early in the year to blog more regularly, I’m going to bypass the usual
apology and crack on with the mother-of-all updates.
Let’s start
with Chiltern Writers, shall we? In January I delivered a practical talk /
workshop aimed at helping members and visitors Write for Magazines. I’ve
received some great feedback so best of luck to everyone intent on feature
writing.
Here’s a list
of my published articles since then. Hampshire Life - art forger John Myatt,
ASpaceArts of Southampton, Gallery Guide and Ron Moody artist profile. The Lady
has run two of my Ashmolean reviews: Andy Warhol and Scenes of last Tokyo. The
February edition of Hertfordshire Life published my Valentine’s Day article
whilst Landscape magazine featured my article about the restoration of Chinnor
Windmill. For Buckinghamshire Life I interviewed German art expert Katrin
Henkel, did a round up of National Gardens Scheme in Buckinghamshire, a
Mothering Sunday books selection; I interviewed a pest controller, a principal with
the Royal Danish Ballet and explored a selection of festivals for the year.
Vale Life continues my Creative Vale column with Pirjo Keene and Kathryn Acton’s
work explored. And, of course, I continue to write three Neighbourhood News
columns for The Bucks Herald as well as my WordPlay column for Thame Out.
I’m currently
involved in organising this year’s BeaconLit event and we’re planning an
exciting and constructive day to appeal to writers and readers alike. Follow them via @BeaconLit1.
Only recently I
had a fabulous time at Waddesdon Manor as a guest on their Press Day. The
private view included lots of news and details and it was fascinating mixing
with journalists over a scrumptious luncheon in the Manor Restaurant.
My Regular
Writing group continues with successes applauded, ongoing projects discussed
and a hefty measure of encouragement all round. And it was lovely to meet a
writer who contacted me through my website recently. We enjoyed a motivational
chat in our local chocolaterie.
Well, time to
crack on. There are editors to contact, ideas to brainstorm and features to
write.
