Today is 21st October, CE, or for the more old-fashioned, Anno Domini. Our years are counted from someone long ago’s approximation of the date Jesus Christ was born. (Tom Holland’s interesting novel “Olympiad” traces modern dating back via the birth of Jesus and the founding of Rome...
It seems a long time since I posted anything about the continent of Ragaris, or the novels about life and murder there that I am hoping to inflict on the world. There is news. As far as writing goes – I am still seeking to publish Ragaris...
It is now two months since I arrogantly launched myself onto the internet with the following three stated objectives: – to publicise my novel and my invented world; to enjoy self-expression; to glorify God. The story so far: the site People have been very nice about the...
(Before I begin, Ian Paul, formerly of St John's College, Nottingham, has a thoughtful post on IS, Syria and the just war on his www.psephizo.com blog. I don't think I agree with Ian on everything, but he writes a very good and thoughtful blog.) WARNING: The...
Welcome to all visitors. My name is Penelope Wallace, and this is my first ever post. So, at the risk of being dull instead of delightful, here are the basics. My qualifications for writing this blog I have no qualifications for writing the blog. My reasons for writing the...