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The Baby Trail
An audio extract from the thriller I'm working on. It was written for TV but I'm now writing it as a novel. Three sisters share a house...
claresmile
Jun 13, 20241 min read


Taste Buddies
A chance to listen to short extracts of this tale of food, fun and friendship.
claresmile
Jun 13, 20241 min read


We're sorry They Hadn't a Clue
Revised script. This is so last year I know, but after having some fun with Ai turning it into a Gilbert & Sullivan musical, an episode...
claresmile
Jul 28, 20234 min read


Time Travelling With The Who
From 1976 Swansea to 2023 Hove Some experiences leave an indelible mark on our hearts, especially when it comes to music concerts. For...
claresmile
Jul 25, 20233 min read


Cezanne at the Tate
In January 2023, I had the opportunity to immerse myself in the captivating world of Paul Cezanne's art at the Tate Modern in London,...
claresmile
Jul 24, 20233 min read


Taste Buddies!
A 4 part comedy drama I'm working on.
claresmile
Jul 21, 20231 min read


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Apr 19, 20230 min read


A Sunset Food Tour of Florence
It all started in the Piazza Santo Spirito, the charming, tree-lined square south of the river in Florence, home to cafes, restaurants,...
claresmile
Apr 19, 20232 min read


Florence and the booming bell
Plan a visit to Florence', said the Art History teacher. Well, it's only taken about forty years to get my act together and travel to...
claresmile
Apr 14, 20232 min read


Colourful Songs - With answers
All the songs have titled connected to colours as in #TheJanuaryChallenge @64M_Artists. Many of them are pretty obvious. I hope a few are...
claresmile
Jan 14, 20231 min read


Colours in the Songs
Can you guess the songs I chose for this picture? All have a connection with colour. Inspired by #TheJanuaryChallenge. Day 14 today. ...
claresmile
Jan 14, 20231 min read


The January Challenge Day 10
The Beads Turquoise blue Crackled with grey. Each a mini world with land, sea and Who knows what else. A tunnel bored Right through Maybe...
claresmile
Jan 13, 20231 min read


Not Going Out and Not Getting In
A day trip to London had been arranged, culminating in a visit to the Theatre at The Tabard in Chiswick to watch a read through of 'Not...
claresmile
Jan 11, 20232 min read


TASTE BUDDIES TASTER
A television drama mini series about the exploits of the Taste Buddies as they travel around Europe. I hope you enjoy these nibbles, the...
claresmile
Nov 8, 20221 min read


A Fabulous Four Story: The Valley of Adventure
An adventure in the wilds of Somerset - somewhere near Bath.
claresmile
Aug 11, 20221 min read


Midsummer's Day
A short story for this long summer's day.
claresmile
Jun 21, 20221 min read


What's Cooking in my screenwriting world?
Taste Buddies A Four Part Comedy Drama for TV First, select some very special ingredients; young people from across Europe. Gently fold...
claresmile
May 3, 20221 min read


Bodyguard, the Musical
Day 20 of The Literal Challenge. Today I thought it would be a good idea to turn that tense Jed Mercurio thriller into a musical. The...
claresmile
Feb 20, 20221 min read


Chiller, like Thriller, only Cooler
Day 19 of the Literal Challenge. Making a play from a musical. Chiller was that smash hit musical at Brighton Youth Centre back in the...
claresmile
Feb 19, 20221 min read


Strange Vibrations
Day 14 of The Literary Challenge - a play a day for a month. They say that when you can't hear your other senses grow more acute. That's...
claresmile
Feb 14, 20221 min read
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