Latest Blog Posts for Elspeth R

• Greenbelt and me and that book of mine
  on Aug 26, 2016 in literature society spirituality Christianity festival Greenbelt Parallel Spirals publishing self publish social justice
  Today is the official start of a festival known very much to a those of a certain Christian ilk. It’s been running over 40 years around various parts of England, sometimes in the grounds of stately homes, sometimes on a … Continue reading...
• Why I chose to self publish
  on Jul 26, 2016 in literature writing autonomy permission self publish
  I feel a little defensive – or that I at least need to explain. And some of me is cross about that, and that I have spent longer in awards entry covering letters and in interviews on why I’m self … Continue reading →...
• The day my life has been leading up to
  on Jul 20, 2016 in literature writing Elspeth Rushbrook novel Parallel Spirals
  Sorry, Middlemarch and Robin Hood, you’ve been queue jumped by the most significant day in my life. Until now, I have hidden my surname from you, but because of what I am about to share with you, I realise I … Continue reading →...
• 1549 Kett’s Rebellion
  on Jul 10, 2016 in society America Britain injustice Kett's Rebellion Norwich police shootings
  During my Robin Hood phase, and unable to get to Sherwood Forest, I went to Nottinghamshire, and then to woods where other rebels gathered. Those woods have just been the backdrop to a play on the anniversary of that gathering, … Continue readi...
• EU Exodus: “Hope is more powerful than hate”
  on Jun 24, 2016 in society EU referendum Europe
  It’s no accident that I’ve been exploring stories about times of change in British history on the eve of the referendum on Britain’s remaining in the European Union. My initial response to the news that the vote to leave came top &...
• Middlemarch and Sherwood
  on Jun 10, 2016 in society
  I’ll be soon posting my comparison of two seemingly very different stories, geographically close, but not in time… yet they are in essence...
• Going Off Austen
  on May 5, 2016 in literature television Austen BBC Elizabeth Bennet Jane Austen Jennifer Ehle Lydia Pride and Prejudice
  For quarter of a century, Pride and Prejudice has been my favourite book, and I have loved rewatching the BBC drama series over 15 years. So why am I considering taking it off my shelf? I had previously believed it … Continue reading →...
• Wives and Daughters – Gaskell’s and Austen’s
  on Apr 18, 2016 in cinema literature Cynthia Elizabeth Bennet Elizabeth Gaskell Jane Austen Wives and Daughters
  Cynthia is like Zippy from British children’s cult TV show Rainbow – the naughty one is definitely the most lovable Wives and Daughters is more akin to being penned by the friend of Jane Austen than Charlotte Bronte. It is … Continu...
• Eddie the Eagle
  on Apr 6, 2016 in cinema society Eddie The Eagle Edwards Olympics
  “I think a little bit of wee just came out!”   I nearly made that quote from the new film my title. Thus spake Eddie as he experiences the rush of ski jumping, learning to let go and soar for … Continue reading →...
• Hail, Caesar – he is Risen
  on Mar 30, 2016 in cinema spirituality easter film Hail Caesar Risen
    This week I saw two new films, each featuring a Fiennes brother, about a Roman tribune (senior soldier) who encounters Jesus at the end of his life.   I bet I’m one of few to have seen both, because … Continue reading →...

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