Tales of Gothic Pirates

Tales of Gothic Pirates

“The original inspiration was one of the tales of the gothic pirates, and I wanted to suggest what might happen if modern-day pirates tried to explore our culture but with 2nd Century eyes.” “So the artefacts you featured are the ones you thought would appeal to their...
Suddenly we’re in a real Zen garden

Suddenly we’re in a real Zen garden

We climb up the beach, past a couple of falling-apart grass shelters where the beach meets the scrub and follow a rough track through the bush. I’m not expecting much from this rough mountainous outback. I follow Tina up the track to its end. She is delighted by my...
This room is the pride of these people

This room is the pride of these people

We trudge barefoot through the rain and wash our muddy feet at the entrance. About thirty people, mainly women, are sitting on the floor, waiting. Bowls of food steam and cool on a long white cloth laid over woven floor mats. Pretty ornaments, pictures and flowers...
Dressing Up for the Book Launch

Dressing Up for the Book Launch

It’s no longer “what to wear?”. It’s now “which logo to use” and on “which Social Media” site. And, of course, there’s the question of which WordPress theme to use. Dark and moody? Flat and modern? How about, even,...