I've always been a creative person. These days I write fiction, but I also paint from time to time in oils. I've designed various lines of luxury lingerie for Sapphire Design House, and run my own business.
I've taught Marketing and Business Studies at colleges, and for many years, have felt an affinity and empathy for people who try to start up and run their own business. I do realise that they need all the help they could get, so I intend to help the few I know in some small way, because they deserve it for all the hard work they put in.
I will be interviewing all sorts of creative people in the next few months.
Later this week, I will be interviewing Belinda Sidell, of Belle - The Cake Company, who makes absolutely fabulous, decorative special occasion cakes of all descriptions, in scrumptious flavours and designs.
Below is a preview - one of the cakes she made, depicting aspects of the Birthday Girl's life. That was me.
So, keep watch later this week for an interview with Belle - The Cake Company, where she will be telling you some of the secrets of her success so far...
See you later this week!
Set in 1917 Trinidad, twelve year old Amina becomes very ill with typhoid fever and close to death. Miraculously, she begins to recover, but is horrified to discover that her parents have broken their promise to her, and a marriage is arranged. She hoped to remain in education to become a teacher. But she is prepared to fight, and together with her friend Sumati, they make a pact. But Sumati's falls in love, and takes a path which endangers both of them.
About Me
- Marilyn Rodwell
- The Wedding Drums - my novel set in an early 20C village in Trinidad is almost here. Two young girls, Amina and Sumati plot to escape their arranged marriages and plan to live life following their own dreams. But Sumati falls in love and runs away, putting Amina's plans in jeopardy. Neither of them bank on what is in store for them. Soon they face the adult world of scheming men, corruption, prostitution and violence, and life in the village will never be the same again.
Sounds terrific, Marilyn. I shall look forward to reading your blogs. Love the cake! Presume this was for your recent birthday because of the six-o on top of the cake!
ReplyDeleteHi Anne, I was rather hoping you wouldn't spot that, but you did. Belle is a fantastic cake maker. Her cakes are very, very scrumptious too... it isn't just the looks, it is the taste too. So looking forward to her being a guest on my blog. Later ...
ReplyDeleteWow, that's some cake! I'll look forward to hearing/reading about your interview with Belle.
ReplyDeleteHi Alison, Isn't Belle clever? Watch out for the next post. There will be some pictures of her other creations. A very clever girl!
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