Afloat
Poem inspired by a visit to the ‘Brighton Donut’ – a sculpture by Hamish Black.
The Travelling Philanthropist – the Gregorian Calendar
The Travelling Philanthropist – The curious tale of some missing days and a man with an umbrella…
BrightONLINE – The Travelling Philanthropist
I was delighted to be asked if my novel, The Travelling Philanthropist, and the associated reflective commentary could feature in the student literary creative journal, brightONLINE.
Crowborough Conservation – The Lost World
I approached Crowborough Conservation Group to offer my assistance with the Crowborough Festival. The theme in 2017 was Lost World.
My Loves and Passions
This blog is about the people and things that I care about. It’s hard to prioritise them as they’re all important.
Shooter Literary Magazine – The Girl on the Swing
Classic supernatural figures like ghosts and the trope of haunting arise in tales like Suzi Bamblett’s “The Girl on the Swing.
Turtles Lesson
Focuses on sea turtles, with optional links to links to literacy activities – letter and story writing.
An Imagined Dialogue between Daphne du Maurier and Suzi Bamblett
“The first thing I noticed was the clarity of the air, and then the sharp green colour of the land.” The sea stretches out before me, crystal clear and shimmering in the morning sun. This is the Cornwall of my childhood. From behind, I hear Daphne’s voice.
The Changeling and other short stories featuring fairies
Don’t you just love serendipity? Imagine my delight when I found out that J M Barrie was Daphne du Maurier’s uncle? Not only that, he was a contemporary of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.
Inspiration for Three Faced Doll
My novel Three Faced Doll was inspired by a doll my sister and I shared when were young. The plot developed from broodling about lost sisters, dead twins and madness in my family.
