Patricia Leslie

What do chocolate, lollipops, and strawberries have in common? We came on the wind of a carnival. Chocolat (the movie) is a favourite in our household. We’ve watched it many times, entranced by the hint of magic, romance, conflict, and of course, chocolate. Armand’s birthday feast is one of my favourite scenes. Recently, The Strawberry Thief by Joanne Harris popped up on one of my newsfeeds. It sounded interesting so I bought it. I knew it was by the author of Chocolat, but I

Before I became a writer, I was a reader. In fact, if someone would pay me to do so, I would prefer to spend my days reading than just about anything else. Unless, it's sunny and then I might to a spot of gardening. I can read just about anywhere; beach, park, train, plane, cosied up on the lounge, or elbows propped on the dinner table. Speculative fiction is my main reading material but not the only. I have a pile of non fiction books on my shelves - general interests, busin

I have a problem; reading. I love to read, preferably fiction, but anything that catches my attention is fair game. I like reading more than nearly anything else including writing. There. I’ve said it. It’s off my chest and I feel better. Now I’m off back to the book I’m part way throwing the… just kidding. I’ve just finished reading a novel, which is why I felt the need for this confession. I was meant to be writing this afternoon, not reading, and I can’t use my well worn e