GWEN WILSON, Author, aka The Reluctant Retiree

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Embracing Louisa, an Historical Novel: Reflections on Release

25 March, 202624 April, 2026 / Garrulous Gwendoline / 15 Comments

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 … Continue reading Embracing Louisa, an Historical Novel: Reflections on Release

Celebrating Creativity – Louisa has her say.

15 March, 202615 March, 2026 / Garrulous Gwendoline / 14 Comments

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 … Continue reading Celebrating Creativity – Louisa has her say.

Discover Louisa: A Journey Through Generations

1 March, 2026 / Garrulous Gwendoline / 6 Comments

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 … Continue reading Discover Louisa: A Journey Through Generations

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