Renewal
This summer and autumn are all about having a refreshing pause for healing and renewal of mind, body and spirit. My two main interests in life are writing and gardening and I found myself with a strained wrist back in the spring ~ possibly RSI ( but who can see a doctor these days?)
What did I need? A break from the garden and sitting at my PC.
What better way to do it than to read and to travel now the world has opened up a bit and while it is safe to do so?
In my next blog posts I will share with you posts about my journeys and book reviews of those I’ve picked up and enjoyed along the way.
Book Reviews
I’ve read some gripping and sometimes unusual yarns this summer including:
- Songbirds by Christy Lefteri
- The Stationery Shop of Tehran by Marjan Kamali
- The Metal Heart by Caroline Lea
- Interleaved Lives by Roderick Hart
- Travels with Epicurus by Daniel Klein
I will share reviews of these books with you over the coming weeks. As I have often said, ‘in order to enrich the quality of your own writing it is vital to read a variety of books, helping you to hone your own skills. Meanwhile you will also enjoy being absorbed in the literary world in which you hope to share just a small part when you publish your own novels.‘
Islands of Inspiration
It may be a coincidence, but we have been visiting some new and some very familiar islands this summer:
- Sifnos and Tinos ~ beautiful Greek islands.
- Iona ~ a favourite of mine over the years for spiritual renewal and refreshment. An extra special place.
- The Island of May ~ A fortunate recent trip to an island in the Forth estuary, renowned for its seabirds, especially puffins at this time of the year.
- Alderney, Channel Islands UK ~ An island close to my heart and the original inspiration for my writing novels.
- Guernsey and Jersey
There may be more.
My aim is to share the experiences with you and how they have inspired me in my life and more particularly in my writing.
Diana Jackson 