Witches of the Wilderness

The new image of the wild image from classic to contemporary literature The way witches have been framed within literature and society, has been refashioned over time. The term ‘witch’ derives from the Old English noun, ‘wicca’ which means ‘wise woman’. Ultimately distinguishing between the two genders as women were predominantly accused of witchcraft. In …

From Pinot Noir to Neo-Noir

The thrill of a crime novel is captivating more female readers than ever, but what is our fascination with it? I spoke to crime fiction authors and readers to find out why. The selection of books on display as you stroll into any bookshop, in the hope of finding a new read can be a …