I’ve just finished the novel I’ve been writing since March, and it’s now out on submission. In the meantime, I wanted to share a few sample chapters with you. A quick glimpse of the book:At its simplest, Great Are the Myths is a coming-of-age story about a girl from thirteen to twenty-three — her firstContinue reading “Great Are the Myths”
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Affordable Style: Inns and Guesthouses of the Scottish Highlands & Islands
The Scottish Highlands and islands are landscapes of drama — lochs shrouded in mist, heather-clad hills, and coasts where stone crofts face the sea. While luxury castles and remote lodges have their place, the real soul of the region is found in its inns, B&Bs, and croft stays. Here, hospitality is heartfelt, scenery is breathtaking,Continue reading “Affordable Style: Inns and Guesthouses of the Scottish Highlands & Islands”
James Baldwin: Voice of Fire, Witness of a Century
James Baldwin was one of the 20th century’s most essential writers, a man whose voice carried the urgency of politics, the intimacy of confession, and the beauty of poetry. He was novelist, essayist, playwright, and activist, but above all, he was a witness: to America’s racial history, to the lives of the dispossessed, and toContinue reading “James Baldwin: Voice of Fire, Witness of a Century”
Truman Capote: A Legacy of Style and Story
Truman Capote was one of the most indelible voices of 20th-century literature. His name evokes both glittering soirées and devastating solitude, but beyond the gossip and social whirl, he was above all a craftsman: a master stylist whose sentences could shimmer with lightness or cut with precision. His legacy is not the scandals that doggedContinue reading “Truman Capote: A Legacy of Style and Story”
An Ode to Rosalía
There are artists who sing, and then there are artists who shift the air around them. Rosalía belongs firmly to the latter. She moves through sound the way a dancer moves through space—boldly, incandescently, with that exquisite balance of rigour and risk that marks a true original. To listen to her is to feel aContinue reading “An Ode to Rosalía”
Jimmy Cliff (1944–2025)
A titan of reggae, a voice of resilience, and the man who carried Jamaica to the world. Jimmy Cliff — singer, songwriter, actor, activist, and one of the towering architects of reggae — has died at the age of 81 after a seizure and complications from pneumonia. His wife, Latifa Chambers, announced his passing onContinue reading “Jimmy Cliff (1944–2025)”
Udo Kier (1944–2025): A Tribute to Cinema’s Most Mesmeric Chameleon
Obituary of German actor Udo Kier (1944–2025), celebrating his singular career and five essential films, from Flesh for Frankenstein to Swan Song.
Gattaca: A Vision of the Future in Perfect Style
When Gattaca premiered in 1997, it seemed almost too sleek, too elegant, for the dystopian genre it occupied. Directed by Andrew Niccol, the film offered a future not of neon overload or cyberpunk chaos, but of restrained architecture, immaculate tailoring, and quiet menace. It was science fiction disguised as modernist design — a cautionary taleContinue reading “Gattaca: A Vision of the Future in Perfect Style”
The World’s Most Exquisite Tables: Top 10 Restaurants Redefining Dining in 2025
To dine at one of the world’s best restaurants is to step into a performance — a choreography of taste, time, and story. It is not only food, but philosophy; not only dinner, but theater. The annual ranking of The World’s 50 Best Restaurants has become the haute couture calendar of gastronomy, and in 2025,Continue reading “The World’s Most Exquisite Tables: Top 10 Restaurants Redefining Dining in 2025”
Croatia in Style: A High-End Journey Through the Adriatic Jewel
Croatia is no longer a well-kept secret. From the Venetian palaces of Dubrovnik to the lavender fields of Hvar, the country has emerged as one of Europe’s most alluring destinations, combining Mediterranean beauty with a cultural depth that stretches from Roman antiquity to contemporary design. For the traveler in search of a refined journey —Continue reading “Croatia in Style: A High-End Journey Through the Adriatic Jewel”
