Cornwall’s Droll Tellers
The traditional oral storytellers who kept the old Cornish tales alive The Odyssey has shot up in the book charts […]
Cornish History
Black History in Cornwall
I’m currently drafting a gothic novel set in 19th-century Cornwall, meaning I have plenty of excuses to dive into rabbit
The Cornish Pilot Gig
From the first lifeboats to modern competitive racing, discover the history of the iconic Cornish pilot gig boat. If you
The History of Treryn Dinas and Logan Rock
Discover the ancient history of Cornwall’s Treryn Dinas, and the idiot from the British Navy who toppled Logan Rock. When
St Nectan’s Glen
Fictional inspiration from the Cornish landscape We’re in the midst of our third heatwave. The word unprecedented is overused but
Choose your own (creative) adventure!
Never be afraid to try new things and take your creativity down a different path. It’s easy to settle into
Cornwall’s Fogous
The Cornish are drawn to the subterranean. Their lives and livelihoods mining and excavating the rich seams stitched into Cornwall’s
The Cornish Chough
Cornwall’s Treasured Emblem The news heralded many things this week, but beneath the political headlines, you may have read that
The Goonhilly Murder (1820)
Part of the fun of researching fiction and non-fiction is that I end up stumbling down rabbit holes I never
The Dry Tree Menhir – an ancient standing stone on Goonhilly Downs
Standing stones are easy to anthropomorphise. Each has its own sense of character depending on its shape, size, and composition.