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The place is the city of Ferrara in Italy – in itself one of the best kept secrets of renaissance history when it comes to tourism. Ten days ago I found myself walking its streets again towards the convent of Sant ‘Antonio in Polesino, with its deeply peaceful exterior coutyard and cherry tree ( famous [...]

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 [...]

Well, just when I thought I couldn’t stand another plane ride (why is it that every plane I take gets delayed)  I hit Dallas and the Dallas Art Museum for the greatest gig in ages. Fabulous hall, big and intimate at the same time, an audience who were so up for talking history ( because [...]

Maybe this is the hardest of all. It is spring here in England after an  especially gruelling winter: the first blossoms and blue blue skies. Very tender and special, as only English springs can be. But I have to get on another plane tomorrow,  this time heading West to New York and then……
Dallas, Boulder, Portland, [...]

So, someone sent this to me today and I was fascinated to read it. : http://www.newyorker.com/online/blogs/books/2009/08/sarah-dunant-bares-all.html
It is quite close to my heart because ,of couse, while the renaissance is known for its beauty and wonder, it was also a time of huge violence and brutality.  That I certainly believe. And given the levels of pain [...]

in answer to your question Veronica , il libro uscira a Novembre., ma non so come se chimara. Forse sara diversa… ….

a gerat blues track i seem to remember, but since i only get to stay a day it is more like Kansas city here I go. Two great gigs (Thank you Rainy Day books, you keep reading alive)  and a lot of big sky and flat land in between. If only one got to stay [...]

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 [...]

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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