by Penny | 10 Dec, 2013 | Books, The Art of Writing, writer's retreat
James (Jim) Friel “Writing, in essence, is a solitary activity, but we thrive on opportunities to share, develop and enjoy the craft with others who are sympathetic and inspiring. When we take those opportunities, the experiences we gain are revelatory, deeply...
by Penny | 28 Oct, 2013 | Australia, Books, Festival of San Giovanni, The Art of Writing, writer's retreat
This certainly seems to be Australia’s year in focus (okay – pace sportsmen!) – at least it has been for me in Florence: I spent 3 weeks sunny side of the earth on holiday at the beginning of the year, which included driving across the centre to...
by Penny | 8 Oct, 2013 | Books, Exhibitions, Fresco painting, News, Painting, poets and poetry, Renaissance Art, Sculpture, Social History, Tuscan gardens, Women artists, writer's retreat
I am enjoying a combination of many wonderful things this week – decided to share just in case anyone feels there is no life after redundancy! I have never been happier! On Sunday I drove a group of friends to La Foce for their guide Sybilla, to show us around...
by Penny | 19 Jun, 2013 | Australia, Books, The Art of Writing, writer's retreat
Art of Writing delegates enjoying the Tuscan sunshine at the end of the 2013 Art of Writing course. Thanks again to everyone who worked so hard and contributed so much to make this Art of Writing Writers retreat a success. Jim and Lisa were terrific course tutors and...
by Penny | 16 Jun, 2013 | Books, Festival of San Giovanni, The Art of Writing, writer's retreat
The Art of Writing 2013 I believe that during our past week in the Casentino mountains with Lisa Clifford and James Friel during our Art of Writing writers retreat we learnt a lot about ourselves as well as about writing. In one of our lessons on I was struck by our...
by Penny | 15 Jun, 2013 | Architecture, Social History, The Art of Writing, writer's retreat
In Bocca al Lupo ! What on earth is that all about? The phrase literally means in the Mouth of the Wolf , and in usual Italian parlance it is widely used to offer “Good Luck” – the literal translation of which “Buona Fortuna” being...
