In November 2015 I was irresistibly  drawn to the enchanting Clare Valley. Not only by the fabulous wineries, riding trails or vineyard restaurants but to mix and mingle with like minded folk at the Clare Readers and Writers Festival.

Each morning I woke to sunshine and joyous birdsong and for two days was treated to dangerously delicious home-baking.   Not to mention spending time with some of the best in writing and publishing such as the brilliant Michael Robotham and of course our own master of all things writing, Fiona McIntosh.