Tag: London literary scene
Discovering London’s Hidden Gems with Julie Hamill: The Ultimate Writing Escape
Discovering London's Hidden Gems with Julie Hamill: The Ultimate Writing EscapeFor many writers, the process of finding the perfect writing environment can make or break their creativity. Julie Hamill, an accomplished novelist and radio...
Exploring Julie Hamill’s London: Embracing Anonymity in the City – OnLondon
I prefer to write in cafes rather than at home. The background noise of chatter, clinking spoons, and coffee machines helps me focus and be productive. In my northwest London neighborhood, I have a...
John Vane: Exploring London Fiction in White Teeth
Zadie Smith's debut novel, White Teeth, made a huge impact when it was published in 2000. The story revolves around two families in north west London with diverse backgrounds and experiences. The novel delves...
John Vane: London Fiction – Unraveling The Clerkenwell Tales
In 2024, I challenged myself to explore 25 pieces of London fiction that I had not yet encountered. Peter Ackroyd's novel from 2003, set in the year 1399, intricately weaves together historical fact, creative...