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I first discovered the story of Jeanne Hebuterne from Linda Lappin’s wonderful essay ‘Missing Person in Montparnasse: the case of Jeanne Hebuterne’. I was already a Modigliani fan and was researching his life, shortly after the publication of my novel ‘Een Stille Verdwijning’ (Dutch publication), considering what to write next. Lappin’s writing drew me in … Read More about The Modigliani Girl – Evolution of a Novel

 “People are trapped in history, and history is trapped in them.” – James Baldwin A personal response to the May 2015 election On election night, two constituencies, both close to my heart, always receive prominent coverage in the media. Houghton & Sunderland South, the first to declare its results for the last six consecutive elections … Read More about A Tale of Two Constituencies

Creativity and Despair – The Work of Sarah Kane – Article by Jacqui Lofthouse, written May 2001, on publication of ‘Bluethroat Morning’ 4.48 Psychosis.  It’s the title of playwright Sarah Kane’s final play, currently being staged at the Royal Court Theatre (note – this article written in May 2001) and it refers to the hour … Read More about 4.48 Psychosis – Creativity and Despair