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Category Archives: Historical crime
Jane Eyre Revealed Part 1.
Jane Eyre is rightly seen as a classic of English Literature and its popularity never diminishes. The book is still in print and film and TV versions of the story continue to be made. It was originally printed and … Continue reading
Charlotte Bronte, Jane Eyre and the true inspiration for Thornfield Hall
Today Thursday April 21st 2016 is a very special day. It is the bicentenary of the birth of a truly great writer. She wrote four books but is most famous for her second which is of course Jane Eyre. … Continue reading
Posted in Charlotte Bronte, Derbyshire, first novel, Hathersage, Haworth, Historical crime, Ideas for writer, Inspiration for writers, Jane Eyre, The Brontes, The Brontes of Haworth, Writer, Writing
Tagged Autobiography, Charlotte Bronte, great writer, historical fiction, Romance, writer, Writing
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Looking Through Charlotte Brontes Eyes Part 3
My continuing quest to learn more about Charlotte Bronte and her famous work Jane Eyre… and what links this book with a three week stay in Hathersage, Derbyshire in July 1845.. In my previous blog I recorded my notes and … Continue reading
Posted in Charlotte Bronte, Derbyshire, Haworth, Historical crime, Ideas for writer, Inspiration for writers, Jane Eyre, publishing, Romantic Fiction, The Brontes, The Brontes of Haworth, Writer, Writing, writing ideas, writing process
Tagged Novel, research, Romance, Romantic Fiction, Writing
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Looking Through Charlotte Bronte’s Eyes Part 2
In my first blog I explained my interest in Charlotte Bronte and her most famous work “Jane Eyre”. I was convinced there was a connection between Hathersage in Derbyshire and some key events, places and characters in the novel. Having … Continue reading
Looking Through Charlotte Bronte’s Eyes Part 1
What inspired Charlotte Bronte to write Jane Eyre? Who did she base her characters on? Was she writing about her own life experiences? What locations and local stories fired her imagination ? What links her famous novel to a visit … Continue reading
Posted in Charlotte Bronte, churchyard, Derbyshire, gravestones, Hathersage, Historical crime, Ideas for writer, Inspiration for writers, Jane Eyre, publishing, The Brontes, True Story, Writer, Writing, writing ideas, writing process
Tagged Autobiographies, research, Romantic Fiction, Writing
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Farewell Starman
I was just 19 when I first became aware of David Bowie’s music in the summer of ’72. His hit record “Starman” was being played constantly on the radio. Then I heard “Life on Mars” and I was hooked. I … Continue reading
Posted in David Bowie, Historical crime, Starman, Ziggy Stardust
Tagged David Bowie, STarman, Ziggy Stardust
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