Category Archives: inspiration

Scottish Women

Posted on July 10, 2016 by malcolmarchibald

Having been married to a Scottish woman, and having a brace of daughters who are also Scottish women, I have first hand experience of how capable they are. However it appears that they have always been a formidable bunch. I … Continue reading →

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GUEST BLOG: SALLY LAUGHLIN

Posted on March 22, 2016 by malcolmarchibald

Hi Folks: I have never had a guest blogger before, so I thought I would start with a good one! For those of you who have not yet discovered her, Sally Laughlin is from the USA. Her last book Fly … Continue reading →

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Sergeant Mendick and the themes and influences of Victorian crime novels

Posted on September 8, 2015 by malcolmarchibald

Many years ago I read about a ship named Madagascar. According to the story, this vessel was a clipper that was pirated by her own crew. The loyal hands were murdered and there was rape and pillage. A bit like Treasure … Continue reading →

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When Inspiration Knocks

Posted on August 27, 2015 by malcolmarchibald

It has been said that any book is ten per cent inspiration and ninety per cent perspiration, but without that initial spark of something, any written work is drudgery. It is that ten per cent that gives the writer a chance … Continue reading →

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