fiction

  • The Things a House Remembers

    There is a stretch of road approaching Meschers-sur-Gironde, coming through Talmont, where the landscape suddenly opens and the coast appears. I had travelled that way before. Many times, probably. But this time I looked across at the water and felt… Continue reading

  • The Teapots I Never Use

    People often assume that because my cupboards are filled with teapots, I must drink a great deal of tea. I don’t. Given the choice, I’ll reach for coffee almost every time. Strong, black, and usually before I’ve fully decided what… Continue reading