The Writing Voice

By Katharine Derrick Once upon a time, I used to teach creative writing at a local community college. I loved my job until I didn’t. What I loved most was working with students to help them develop their writing skills. What I began to hate were the assessments and grading. It felt as if I […]

Toulon – more than just rough charm

Over a year ago now, in November 2017, my husband and I set off from New Zealand to France, destination Toulon on the Mediterranean coast. This is what Lonely Planet online says about Toulon: “It has a certain rough charm, and although it’s getting progressively more attractive, most visitors just pass through.” Perhaps it’s a […]