One of my tasks here in Helsinki has been to do some research for my new book. Or one of them…I've long had an idea to write a fictional story about the life of August Strindberg and particularly something involving Siri von Essen, August Strindberg's first and most influential wife.Siri von … [Read more...]
A-Z Blogging Challenge: C is for Creativity versus Cash
My theme: Writing and the business of writing.Creativity and the art of making money are often deemed complete opposites: creativity is pure and beautiful, whereas cash is dirty and ugly. How could these two things possibly be connected?But even writers have to eat.In fact, one could say artists are … [Read more...]
Strindberg’s Apartment at The New Diorama Theatre
The New Diorama Theatre is a small 80 seat venue in central London, a mere hop and skip away from Great Portland Street and Regent's Park tube stations. It's a busy area on a weekday, but on a Saturday evening this side of Euston Road was deserted. The offices and a few cafes catering for the nine … [Read more...]
