Monthly Archives: June 2014

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION

Posted on 19/06/2014 by susan

One of the inspirations for the character of Verity Sparks was (truly) Victorian architecture. I’ve been tidying up my files and found these saved images I used when I was writing Verity into 1879 Melbourne, St Kilda and Mt Macedon. … Continue reading →

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MRS M

Posted on 19/06/2014 by susan

Mrs Miniver lived in an unimaginable world of privilege – though I’m not sure that’s how Mrs Miniver would have seen herself. I think author Jan Struther meant her to be an ordinary middle-class housewife. Yet she had a nanny … Continue reading →

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A GAS-LAMP QUIZ

Posted on 14/06/2014 by susan

I had a two days in schools this week, talking about writing history in general, and Verity Sparks in particular, to grade 5 and 6 girls. I had a wonderful time. When we looked at this picture – The Bridesmaid … Continue reading →

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KEEP CALM

Posted on 13/06/2014 by susan
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