by Nia Beynon | Nov 1, 2024 | Uncategorized
For years, tying a red ribbon to a baby’s crib or to their pram has been a tradition in Poland, to ward off bad luck and to keep the baby safe from evil. It was this image of a red ribbon and the folklore attached to it that made me see how a child growing up could...
by Nia Beynon | Oct 16, 2024 | Uncategorized
All my life I’ve loved visiting museums for the glimpse they give you of lives other than your own. My novelette The Clutch of Eggs, about the illegal collection of wild birds’ eggs, was inspired by a fascinating exhibition about birds’ nests at Bristol City Museum....
by Nia Beynon | Oct 2, 2024 | Uncategorized
One of the best things about writing the Cornish Country Hospital Series has been the opportunity to cover some difficult but important subjects, alongside the feel-good, uplifting storylines. Lessons in Love at the Cornish Country Hospital is no different, and...
by Nia Beynon | Sep 27, 2024 | Uncategorized
My latest book, The Ravenswood Witch, centres around a woman in the late 19th century, whom the locals regard as a witch – Luna Greybourne. During my research, I was surprised that such beliefs remained strong during this period, even though the 16th and 17th...
by Nia Beynon | Sep 27, 2024 | Uncategorized
One of the standout characters in my latest novel, The Ravenswood Witch, is Bran, the raven, so I’m here to tell you a bit more about these incredible birds… Ravens are the largest of the corvid family, which includes crows, rooks, jackdaws and magpies. Known for...
