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

Bits and pieces by Lois

Sanctuary

Sanctuary is a series of stone installations by the artist John Maine, exhibited at Salisbury Cathedral. “The exhibition encourages us to engage with the many meanings and implications of a ‘sanctuary’, not least as a place of safety and refuge.”

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Bits and pieces by Lois

Israel Vanderplank

Israel Vanderplank was a procurator of the vicars choral at Salisbury cathedral and this memorial plaque commemorates his life.  I was struck by the unusual name, and trying to find out more, I find that there was also an Isaac Vanderplank who was connected with the church. Israel was the vicar at Salisbury Cathedral for sixty […]

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Family Stories by Lois

Family tree

Have you, like me, become confused with all the cousin, second cousin, third cousin once removed etc? I have done a lot of work on my own family tree and have written a novel about someone’s search for his ancestry, but I am still a little fuzzy about relationships. her is a helpful video!

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