Author Archives: Angela Petch

Originally posted on Bookish Jottings:
Italy, 1945. ‘Where am I?’ The young man wakes, bewildered. He sees olive trees against a bright blue sky. A soft voice soothes him. ‘We saw you fall from your plane. The parachute saved you.’…

I always carry a notebook and pen around with me. I never know when an idea for a story might hit me, or an overheard conversation might inspire me for a writing project. All writers are nosy parkers. But I … Continue reading →

In nine days, my new book, The Postcard from Italy will be published. It was inspired, in great part, by black and white photos in my mother’s album of a good-looking, fresh-faced young man, dressed in his RAF uniform and … Continue reading →

I used to think that I could live on a desert island. There’ve been times in the past when I’ve wanted to run away. Last March, I even appeared as a guest about it on A Little Book Problem and … Continue reading →

Yesterday was publication day for fellow author, Lizzie Chantree Lizzie and I haven’t met yet in reality and I haven’t been able to read her new book yet but it is on my list. She runs a popular Facebook group: … Continue reading →

I’m writing this on Remembrance Day, November 11th. It’s misty and a little melancholy outside. The mountains are veiled, the peaks snagged with clouds. It reminds me of a local saying: “ Quando l’Alpe mette ‘l cappello, vende le capre e compra ‘l mantello.” Time (when the mountain puts on … Continue reading →

Tomorrow sees publication of a new book by my good friend, Jane Cable. We used to belong to Chindi Authors and are on similar writing journeys and it was good to catch up with her on the night before The … Continue reading →

We are in Tuscany again, far later than usual, since the dreaded C impeded us and a glorious wedding delayed us. Our youngest daughter married in a celebration that was a family affair, very home-made and happy, and one day … Continue reading →

I haven’t found a lot of time to read recently. My latest book is going through labour pains but I’ve taken a pause and our local library is open again. Joy! So, I picked up a book that is quite … Continue reading →

I went for a walk early on Saturday morning. Walking is my go-to tonic. Lately, I’ve been feeling a little confused, frustrated. Anxious about what to do next. And a couple of health issues have dragged me down as well. … Continue reading →