I was numb. We had ridden in the mourning coach all the way from Shipley, up the Otley Road to Undercliffe Cemetery. I could hear the horses' bridles clinking as they pulled in unison, plodding through the soot-blackened slush. Ahead, another team dragged the hearse. I kept my eyes down. I didn't want to see … Continue reading Embracing Louisa, an Historical Novel: Reflections on Release
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Celebrating Creativity – Louisa has her say.
Photo courtesy of Sue Bessell What an exhilarating week I've had. In my "spare" time I've been replaying interviews recorded in 2015 - at the time promoting the release of my memoir I Belong to No One - in which I confidently assert my future plans to write a book based on the life of … Continue reading Celebrating Creativity – Louisa has her say.
Discover Louisa: A Journey Through Generations
Louisa was absolutely flying high yesterday - literally! A raucous bunch of her descendants gathered for an afternoon of reconnecting and swapping family stories. With some last-minute dropouts (who may have realised they had to do laundry instead), the fourteen who were able to show up were a mixed bag from Generations 4, 5, and … Continue reading Discover Louisa: A Journey Through Generations
GWEN WILSON The Reluctant Retiree 