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Nuns with nail varnish

In: Academia| Catholocism| Cultural History| Historical Fiction| Italy| Music| Renaissance| Sacred Hearts| Uncategorized| Women's Studies| the power of singing

9 May 2010

I suppose the best thing about life is the challenges it throws up. And if you had any idea quite how hard it might be, you would be tempted to say no. So maybe sometimes better not to know.
Last weekend in the one of the most surprisingly lovely churches in the city of Brighton a [...]

west and now east

In: Academia| Art History| Catholocism| Cultural History| Florence| Historical Fiction| Italy| Music| Renaissance| Sacred Hearts| Sarah Dunant| Women's Studies

3 Aug 2009

i think Lewis and Clark did it the other way around, yes but I finally arrive in the East.  First Washington and a great NPR interview with Lianne Hanson, then Miami – Book and Books and one hell of smart audience firing on al cylinders – thank you Miami Now New York City To all [...]

sun in san francisco

In: Art History| Catholocism| Historical Fiction| Music

25 Jul 2009

All tours have low points and i am very much hoping 3 hours in cars in LA with a 6. am start the next morning marks the spot. i seem to remember a Jackson Brown lyric that fits here. “the only time that seems too short is the time that we get to play” by [...]

Vancouver with half a voice

In: Art History| Catholocism| Cultural History| Ferrara| Historical Fiction| Music| Sacred Hearts| Saints| Sarah Dunant| Uncategorized

15 Jul 2009

I love this city so much.  There is such a deep sense of relaxation to it. Any place where you can see mountains and water at the same timne is good for the soul.   Not that I am seeing much of it.  Tv am studios, books shops and the odd glimpse of a view out [...]

getting ready to fly…..

In: Music| Renaissance| Sacred Hearts| Sarah Dunant| Uncategorized

7 Jul 2009

Which is hardest?  Writing the book or working out what the hell to pack for six weeks on the road promoting it?  I am coming to see the deep attraction of a nun’s habit, although of course they don’t get to go on the road.  At the South Bank concert in London last week many [...]


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