Sometimes the perfect ending for a character or situation is the first thing I think of when I’m planning a story. The final scene flashes into my imagination like the end credits of a film and the challenge for me as a writer is to work backwards to build the story. Perhaps I should borrow … Continue reading
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Self Poetry by Lynda Waterhouse
I sometimes spend time running creative writing sessions in art galleries. I believe that when different art forms, such as dance, drama, music, words or visual arts, mix and mingle magical sparks of creativity occur. Last week I went along to The Queen’s Gallery to see two young poets, Kieron Rennie and Amina Jama, perform … Continue reading
Broken by Lynda Waterhouse
Have a listen to ‘What becomes of the broken hearted’ by soul legend Jimmy Ruffin As my post comes the day after Valentine’s Day, it got me thinking …. Long, long ago when I was a teenager going to the Cat’s Whiskers Disco towards the end of the evening the DJ would play this song. … Continue reading
The Mountain Hare by Lynda Waterhouse
This mountain hare was painted by my friend Jenny Fell. She used it on the cover of her Christmas card this year. It was lovely to open the card and come face to face with this beautiful creature racing through the snow. Mountain hares live in upland areas in Scotland and the Peak District … Continue reading
Hemlock Jones by Lynda Waterhouse
Finding your voice is important whether you want to be a writer, a songwriter or you just want to feel confident sharing your thoughts and opinions. But it’s hard! It takes practice, involves making lots of mistakes or writing many drafts to create that fresh and spontaneous voice. But when you pull it off there’s … Continue reading
The Monkey Reaching for the Moon by Lynda Waterhouse
In October I had the pleasure of assisting author, Anne Mazer, deliver a creative writing workshop in Johnson Art Gallery at Cornell University in upstate New York. As I wandered around the gallery this woodblock by Japanese artist Shosan Koson (1877-1945) kept drawing me back to take another look. I couldn’t stop gazing at … Continue reading
The Lemon Twigs by Lynda Waterhouse
I tagged along with a group of friends to the ICA (Institute of Contemporary Art) a couple of weeks ago to see a band called The Lemon Twigs. I had no expectations. I had taken up the offer because I really wanted to catch up with my friends and the ICA is a great … Continue reading
Her Double Life by Lynda Waterhouse
I have had this painting for years. I’m pretty sure that it was made for the cover of a book although I have never been able to find it. Perhaps the artist drew it on spec hoping for a commission. The image has a melodramatic feel. Why is she looking so afraid? Is it something … Continue reading
Ada Salter by Lynda Waterhouse
When I was a little girl many moons ago I used to love my Mum’s book of heroines. It was one of her favourites and was full of stirring tales of Boudicca, Elizabeth Garrett Anderson, Edith Cavell and Joan of Arc. It fired my love of history and my feminism. It still surprises me how … Continue reading
Minnie Flynn is Back! by Lynda Waterhouse
Two days ago I returned home to find a book shaped package waiting for me. It was a special limited edition and my copy was 39/100. Next to the cover page there was also a ‘With Thanks’ page and there was my name amongst the 34 others who had supported the Kickstarter campaign set up … Continue reading
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