I’ve had a very exciting and glamorous morning today. First I had a photographer round to take some new author photos of me. This was actually my second photo shoot in five days (the first was in Reading cemetery with my friend Ruth, and I’ll be putting up some of those pictures soon), so you’d think I was getting a little used to it by now: slap on some makeup, do up my hair, pull on a decent top, and grin. But I still freeze up when someone points a camera in my direction, so I was grateful when the photographer told me, very nicely, how to tilt my chin and position myself, etc. In her quest for the best light in the house, she ended up taking several photos whilst we were both wedged in next to the washing machine!
Then I did a phone interview on BBC Radio Berkshire about the perfect romantic Valentine’s Day in Reading, which to me, is a lazy morning, then a leisurely coffee at Picnic, my favourite cafe in town. Then maybe a walk down the Thames to Sonning, to wander around the churchyard there, and a nice dinner at the London Street Brasserie.
In actual fact, I’ll be spending Valentine’s Day in Cambridgeshire on my own, doing research for my next book. But hey, I never let fact get in the way of a good fantasy.
Who doesn’t love a good shot beside the washing machine
I bet they turn out great!
Cambridgeshire? If you’re in Ely, let me know if you’d like a guide around the place!
Apparently it’s the sunniest spot in the house! Just as well as I have to do so much washing. I’ll be putting some up as soon as I’ve got them and chosen the ones I’ll be using.
Leonie, I’m going to Audley End House near Saffron Walden for the day. I went to Ely cathedral once, when I was living in Norwich, and loved it.
Thanks for the offer!
Happy Valentines Day!
Love, Mom and Dad
Shhh – you were not supposed to say anything about the washing machine
Picnic is my fave cafe too, although haven’t been for a while.
Great choice of walk too – I can often be found there trying to wear out my loopy dog!
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