When there’s a long silence from an author one hopes it means they are writing, and yes, I am. Almost at the end of a first draft, (due to be finished by the end of July). I’ve been avoiding any events, and indeed, most social life for a while now to give myself some space to write and it’s been a lovely interval, enabling me to concentrate after last year which was so very busy catching up. Only one thing in the diary for this coming half year. A workshop/masterclass which I shall be running with Kath Stansfield in April (see Events).  It will be held in Hay Castle which will be a special joy for me, of course. I hope to see some of you there. Numbers are limited, I’m afraid, but that will make it all the more special.