Crime Writer’s Dream or Nightmare?

Posted on May 7, 2023May 7, 2023 by Persicaria

Just back from WA where I visited Fremantle Gaol, now officially Fremantle Prison. Dunno why. It is also a World… Read more Crime Writer’s Dream or Nightmare?

The Fourth Victim

Posted on January 14, 2023 by Persicaria

By Mari Jungstedt. Great Britain: Double Bay, 2016. Time for some Scandi Crime! Set in Gotland, a large island about… Read more The Fourth Victim

Silver Gull Play Award 2021

Posted on December 8, 2021 by Persicaria

Really enjoyable evening at Silver Gull Play Award 2021, New Theatre. Didn’t win – thought I was in with a… Read more Silver Gull Play Award 2021

I dreamed a dream

Posted on April 4, 2020April 5, 2020 by Persicaria

Vive le monde! Mort au virus! Man the barricades and get out the karaoke machine! Just can’t stop writing. This… Read more I dreamed a dream

Poetry in the time of coronavirus

Posted on April 4, 2020April 4, 2020 by Persicaria

This week I got an old draft of a crime novel out of the bottom drawer and started re-plotting it… Read more Poetry in the time of coronavirus

Richard or Bruno? Bruno or Richard?

Posted on April 2, 2020April 3, 2020 by Persicaria

Isn’t this an extraordinary image? A spine-chilling representation of Richard Hauptmann. My new book is called Please Forgive Us, Richard… Read more Richard or Bruno? Bruno or Richard?

Goodbye Roge!

Posted on March 4, 2020 by Persicaria

Defeating Roger Federer has finished its short but triumphant run at New Theatre, Newtown. Thanks to all involved. If you… Read more Goodbye Roge!