This Week in Literary History: July 19 to July 25
July 19: On the advice of his lawyers, Emile Zola flees Frances following his conviction for libel after making accusations of a cover-up by the military.
In the footsteps of Harry Potter, Hogwarts and Scotland
Glenfinnan, SCOTLAND – This country’s most famous viaduct sneaks up on you, a curve veering into a landscape that was only a passing glimpse sideways on a journey.
This Week in Literary History: July 11-July 18
July 11: E.B. White, the author of Charlotte’s Web and Stuart Little and one of America’s premier essayists was born in Mount Vernon, New York on this day in 1899.
In the footsteps of the real life Sherlock Holmes - Happy Birthday to Dr. John H. Watson and a visit to Edinburgh
Edinburgh, SCOTLAND – Had he lived and had he been a real person, Dr. John H. Watson, Sherlock Holme’s faithful companion, would have been 159 years old today.
This Week in Literary History: July 3 to July 10
July 3: On this day in 1883: Franz Kafka is born in Prague in what was then known as Bohemia to a well-educated Jewish family.
Happy Canada Day
Two months of traveling to amazing cities and countries but I’m glad to be home.
Literary Places off to NY and Prague
One last trip this month and off tonight eastwards for pieces about Soho and the Czech Republic.
This Week in Literary History: June 12 to June 19
June 12: In 1827, Johanna Spyri, creator of Heidi is born in Hirzel, Canton Zurich. For those who only knew the Hollywood version of Heidi in the form of Shirley Temple, may imagine it was all buttercups and meadows. The books are much darker as was Spyri’s life.
TBEX in Vancouver
My first TBEX convention. It’s happening here in Vancouver at the same time as a Star Trek convention. Looking forward to meeting fellow travel writers.
In the Footsteps of Kurt Wallander - Ystad, Sweden
Ystad, SWEDEN — It’s barely dawn over the Baltic Sea and the morning light brings into view my first crime scene.