Many of us wish for the magical brightness of snow at this time of year but for writers it is less a decorative feature than an actor in their stories.
Thank you Catriona. I hope I can continue to deliver some thoughts and ideas on books and writing in 2025! Best wishes to you and many thanks for your regular encouraging comments.
Another fascinating post, thank you Aisling - and for the all the wonderful insights you have shared with your readers. I look forward to many more in the year ahead!
What a lovely quote Derbhile! Notwithstanding what you say I'm enjoying your account of the winter sports in your novel The Pink Cage! The apres ski scenes are hilarious!
Thanks Vincent. Fascinating story about small talk in Hong Kong. They must have more interesting breakfasts there than here. Not much to say about porridge!
It reminded me that an elderly relative of mine, who had lived in Hong Kong for more than 50 years, explained to me that his Chinese acquaintances always made small talk around food, not the weather. He said that they'd dive straight into questions about what you'd had for breakfast, was it nice, how did you make it etc.
I was fascinated...been meaning to try it on my neighbours and friends!
Thank you Catriona. I hope I can continue to deliver some thoughts and ideas on books and writing in 2025! Best wishes to you and many thanks for your regular encouraging comments.
Another fascinating post, thank you Aisling - and for the all the wonderful insights you have shared with your readers. I look forward to many more in the year ahead!
What a lovely quote Derbhile! Notwithstanding what you say I'm enjoying your account of the winter sports in your novel The Pink Cage! The apres ski scenes are hilarious!
Interesting post. I'm more inclined to agree with Dylan Thomas, who liked to 'weather his world' from within. But then, I am a bit contrary.
Thanks Vincent. Fascinating story about small talk in Hong Kong. They must have more interesting breakfasts there than here. Not much to say about porridge!
Great topic Aisling.
It reminded me that an elderly relative of mine, who had lived in Hong Kong for more than 50 years, explained to me that his Chinese acquaintances always made small talk around food, not the weather. He said that they'd dive straight into questions about what you'd had for breakfast, was it nice, how did you make it etc.
I was fascinated...been meaning to try it on my neighbours and friends!