Reflections

A sense of place in the past, a feeling of belonging in memory and imagination.

Remembering the day Amy Winehouse died and the onset of her mother’s dementia.

Finding yourself through books

Nostalgia for radical queer writing

George Orwell’s account of truth rewritten is more relevant than ever

Uncovering missing histories and dual identities

My brown face didn’t look right against a rural backdrop, but I was never happier than when walking along a beach, over shingle or pebbles or sand, or staring at the blue-glass glitter of the sea.

From Enid Blyton to angry, damaged adolescent, I didn’t feel I had a voice for the struggle to feel at home in my skin.

A masterclass in creating a thrilling, open-world story

Reading books for sustenance

From imitation to inspiration

A sense of giving life