Dani Netherclift on writing to resolve grief

In her book, Vessel, The shape of absent bodies, Dani takes us on a transformative journey as she grapples with the drownings of her father and brother and finds solace through the process of writing. This lyric essay plays with fragments of memory, draws connections in history and with literature, and takes a deep dive into emotion.
Join me as Dr Dani, President of Mansfield Readers and Writers, explains her PhD, Vessel and the healing power of words. Continue reading Dani Netherclift on writing to resolve grief

Christmas Book List 2021

In this year’s Christmas list, I’m sharing 15 incredible books from the authors I’ve interviewed throughout the year representing diverse talent from around the globe – Romania, Portugal, Australia, Dubai, Moldova, UK, NZ and USA. From poetry to thrillers, from romcoms to memoir, there’s something here for even the most difficult person to buy for! There’s even an adorable adventure for children. Continue reading Christmas Book List 2021