Monthly Archives: July 2022

Book Review: Sherlock Holmes and the Sussex Sea-Devils by James Lovegrove

Posted on July 28, 2022 by Susannah J. Bell

Sherlock Holmes and the Sussex Sea-Devils by James Lovegrove My rating: 5 of 5 stars Most public libraries I’ve belonged to pride themselves in starting every series of books with the second one. My current library goes one better: it … Continue reading →

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How to finish a story

Posted on July 26, 2022 by Susannah J. Bell

This question came my way recently from someone who enjoyed writing and wrote a lot … but didn’t know when to stop the story.  So he just kept on writing and writing and had a number of novels and short … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Death in Holy Orders by P.D. James

Posted on July 19, 2022 by Susannah J. Bell

I can’t understand why I’ve never read P.D. James before.  It might have to do with an adaption of one of her books on the radio which – at the time – I couldn’t get into.  I thought it sounded … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Strawberry Thief by Joanne Harris

Posted on July 19, 2022 by Susannah J. Bell

For reasons which quite escape me, I’ve somehow managed to miss the two sequels following Chocolat, an error I will rectify as soon as possible.  Although, to be honest, once I’d finished this book I wasn’t sure I wanted to … Continue reading →

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Preparing yourself for fame

Posted on July 19, 2022 by Susannah J. Bell

I am prepared for fame.  I’ve got my Oscar speech written (best adapted screenplay), I’ve got my glitter makeup ready, and I’ve been practising my look of delight (better than the look of crawling gratitude).  I’ve thanked all sorts of … Continue reading →

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Remembering the 7/7 Bombings

Posted on July 7, 2022 by Susannah J. Bell

Like most days that end up being tumultuous, the 7th of July 2005 began like any other.  I walked my daughter to school.  Then I headed off to the west end for a few small purchases.  Walking home, I noticed … Continue reading →

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