The Inspiring Fisherwomen of Auchmithie The small fishing village of Auchmithie is perched on the rugged coast of Angus, Scotland. It’s renowned for its rich maritime heritage, and the iconic Arbroath Smokie. However, another equally compelling aspect of Auchmithie’s history is the story of its fisherwomen. These resilient and hardworking Read more…
Book research is the name of this article. Based on the initial research I have done into the lives of gypsies in the UK and fisherfolk in Auchmithie, to get a sense of their lives and challenges, I have begun to draft my early scenes in my new noval (The Read more…
On conducting research for my current book The Fisherwomen of Auchmithie, it’s been tough going finding information on the lives of fisherfolk in the 19th century. I began to read The Antiquary (Walter Scott), as cited on some websites. However, there’s but one description of the inside of a fisherman’s Read more…