Fritz Lang
In 1924 the German film director visited New York and was influenced by the iconic skyscrapers. The following year he made 'Metropolis' and the design replicated New York plus an abundance of Art Deco.
Kapp Putsch
On 13 March, an attempt was made to overthrow the social democratic Weimar Republic in Berlin. Led by ex-army officers and soldiers, nationalists plus monarchists, it eventually failed. (From the forthcoming novel Upheavel)
SOE
The forthcoming novel has a chapter set in 1940 at Arisaig where people were trained in espionage during WW2. The iconic Glenfinnan Viaduct is on the same rail route to Arisaig.
On 24th October 1929, that day had the largest sell-ff for shares in the US. 'Deliverance' is about a Manhattan couple caught up in the malaise that followed. Details: https://t.co/3fl7U4cCeF.
My thanks to the staff at Thurso Library on Monday for a warm welcome. A distinctive building being the location for an author talk. https://t.co/F1G6JiIk90.
Today is the 10th anniversary of my debut novel being published - another four followed. Amazon have the paperback and download, plus a special edition of all five books.
Astley Hall, Arisaig
My thanks to those who attended the recent author talk. For me, an enjoyable occasion in a scenic location.
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For those who have read The Time Jigsaw and Awakening, this establishment will ring a bell. Visited Ardrishaig and discussed a future event at the inn.