A taster:
It’s a lousy Napoleon cake. The cream should be a pale yellowish white and light, but this one is feverish yellow and sticky. I eat just the top and leave the rest on the plate. I ought to complain, hold the cake up in front of the lady at the counter and say: “This [...]



Creating a Text - Clare Dudman

What phases are involved in the creation of a text?
For me the creation of text depends on my reading and experiences. Since all of my books for adults have been based on historical events in foreign lands I have considered it essential to go there and ask questions. Initially I just walk around [...]






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