Researching in Real Time

Researching in Real Time

The decision to set my next novel against the backdrop of Cambodia’s political situation today — as in today today, like now — is proving more and more fascinating all the time. I never know what will show up on my twitter feed while I’m eating...
A Question of Narration

A Question of Narration

I’m starting to think about novel four. That in itself amazes me. I have written and published three novels — my first one, Tangled Roots, about a physics professor; and then my two Cambodian novels, A Clash of Innocents and Out of the Ruins. Clearly,...

Why NOT to Stop Being a "Voluntourist"

A friend of mine posted an interesting article on Facebook. It’s called “The Problem with Little White Girls (and Boys).” Certainly a provocative title which got me reading…and that is what a good title should do, after all. But I continued to...
Made in Greenwich!

Made in Greenwich!

This Wednesday evening, 30 April, I will be participating in my first event since I’ve returned from my SE Asian book tour. And I couldn’t be more pleased. Made in Greenwich is a gallery, arts centre and meeting place which focusses on encouraging and...
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