This lovely little door is set into a wall on an ancient street, directly across from a twelfth century cathedral that may have even earlier origins, in the town of Silves, Portugal. The street is sloping, as you can see from the line of the cobbles, and there is a view across red-tiled roofs toContinue reading “Thursday Doors – Silves, Portugal”
Author Archives: Helen Jones
Wednesday Wander – El Morro, San Juan
El Morro, or, to give it its full name, Castillo San Felipe Del Morro, is a sixteenth century fortress guarding the entrance to San Juan Bay, Puerto Rico. Situated on a promontory at the entrance to the bay, the thick walls and 360 degree views give El Morro a commanding position.The fort, which is similarContinue reading “Wednesday Wander – El Morro, San Juan”
Reflections, Fireworks and a Zombie Prom Queen
I’ve been out and about these last few days, as half term winds down and the celebration season winds up. On Saturday I walked along a stretch of canal I hadn’t visited before – I love reflections, and the calm water made for some interesting shots. Yesterday was Devils Night, the precursor to Halloween, andContinue reading “Reflections, Fireworks and a Zombie Prom Queen”
Helen Says…Radio Waves, Lollops and One Hit Wonders: We Are Born To Be Alive
Another reblog – I know! But today I’m visiting Steve at Steve Says, with a post about the disco classic, ‘Born To Be Alive’ Dance on over and take a look!
Hills & Valleys
I know I’ve done a few reblogs lately – it’s because I’ve been out visiting in blogland this week – but I just had to share this lovely review for Hills and Valleys, the third book in my Ambeth series. Thanks, Kev!
The Friday Fiction Featuring Helen Jones
Today I’m visiting my author- and bloggy-friend, Ali Isaac, with an excerpt from my latest release, A Thousand Rooms. If you haven’t been to Ali’s blog before, hop on over – she writes wonderfully about the myths and legends of Ireland. I’m thrilled to be visiting – thanks for having me, Ali!
Thursday Doors – Shakespeare’s Birthplace, Stratford-Upon-Avon
This lovely door with wisteria crown belongs to one of the buildings at Shakespeare’s birthplace, Straford-Upon-Avon. There are several sixteenth century buildings on the site, including the main house where Shakespeare was born and grew up – he even spent the first five years of his marriage to Ann Hathaway there, the couple living withContinue reading “Thursday Doors – Shakespeare’s Birthplace, Stratford-Upon-Avon”
Self-publishing and the snobbery issue
A wonderful post by Alison Williams – just had to share 🙂 Alison Williams Writing I work with all different types of authors, those who are hoping to secure a publishing deal, those who are chasing the self-publishing dream and even a couple who have gone on to secure a deal with one of theContinue reading “Self-publishing and the snobbery issue”
Wednesday Wander – Manyana Beach
My wander this week is to Manyana Beach, on the NSW coast south of Sydney, Australia. I visited Manyana many years ago with my now-husband. I think I’ve mentioned before that he’s Australian, and likes to surf. On this particular trip we were driving north from Melbourne to Sydney, a drive that takes seven hoursContinue reading “Wednesday Wander – Manyana Beach”
An Author Event
I had an author event this past weekend. That sounds rather grand, doesn’t it? Three of Hertfordshire’s busiest libraries are running independent author events over the next six months, and the first one was this past Saturday, at St Albans Library. When I arrived I was given a table on which to set up myContinue reading “An Author Event”
Helen Glynn Jones 