What writer or writers would you most like to meet?

I would like to meet Oscar Wilde because I love the humour in his plays and also George Orwell whose works I love, 1984 and Down and out in Paris and London, being two of my favourites. These are two...

Do you love or hate spiders and how do you get them out of your home?

I have had a fear of spiders all my life and come out in a hot sweat every time I see one in my house. I have to kill them because the thought of them running around terrifies me, it's them or me!!...

Planning your time after retirement

I have found since retiring there just aren't enough hours in the day for all that I want to do. I spend most of my time writing, but I also enjoy tracing my family tree, art, transcribing records...

What is the most enjoyable book you have ever read?

I recently read 'The Poisonwood Bible' by Barbara Kingsolver, a book that I think I will always remember. It was sad, funny and even upsetting in places but it held me captivated throughout. It's a...