Lois

I am a writer living in the west of England; I have written fourrteen novels, my latest being 'Winterdyke' This is the latest of the seven Radwinter genealogical mysteries series, all available on Amazon - the eighth in the series due to appear in early summer. I have written seven other novels, a guide to writing, three stories for reluctant readers and two anthologies with other writers. All are available as eBooks and paperbacks. I hope my blog will engage you with my other interests, music, family history travel, and food... Most of all I hope you engage with my writing and my thoughts on the process... at least, on my process!! You can also find me on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram

With thy love’s holy fire

Although I studied poetry, and early English poetry, I have never before come across Barnabe Barnes; he was born in 1571 in Durham and was actually the son of the bishop of Durham. Such was the powerful feelings about poetry at the time, that Barnes was arrested and tried for the attempted murder of another poet, over […]

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