

Day 18
Three cock pheasants fighting at the edge of the woods beyond my door. They leap at one another then wander about quite contentedly, so I...


Half the World
Villa Hellebos, my home for the next month, is peaceful, comfortable, charming. And - most important - it really does deliver time and...


In praise of writing residencies
Last week my hard drive died, suddenly and inexplicably, leaving gaping holes in my backed up data. Turns out you don't know what you're...