Jodi Picoult Jodi Picoult needs no introduction, and I find her having to defend her work infuriating. The American notion that banning books in this century is sensible defies logic and flies in the face of progression and enlightenment. The obvious contradiction being the right of not-so-stable individuals to buy guns at shopping malls, while […]
Beltane Fire Festival The Beltane Fire Festival is an arts event and ritual held every year on 30 April on Calton Hill in Edinburgh. The event takes its name from, and is inspired by, the ancient Gaelic festival of Beltane. If you’re interested in a unique way to celebrate the start of summer, look no further… Credit: Daily
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Young artist Simone Verfaille Art, like writing is emotional and subjective. ‘One man’s trash is another mans treasure’. Young artist Simone Verfaille is not only a treasure, her work is captivating, and a reflection of her energy and love of what she does so well. You can visit her on Instagram simoneverfaille_art and see for
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‘Fireflies and Chocolate’ – Ailish Sinclair My love of Scotland and its history inspires my writing, and I love finding authors who write about our ancient roots and culture. Ailish Sinclair does this beautifully, while weaving some romance in. I also think ‘Fireflies and Chocolate’ is such a fabulous title! Credit: Ailish Sinclair
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Looking for Jane – Heather Marshall Based on the true story of the Jane Collective, this book reimagines the fraught battle for reproductive rights, and the women who demanded the right to choose. A highly emotive subject, which includes maternal love, adoption, abortion, and the right to choose, I’m of the opinion it is so
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