A Mother NOT Entirely Happy with her Daughter Writes to Brighton’s Regency HouseKeeper
Mrs Finnegan is a celebrated EXPERT on MOST things and WELCOMES letters from all, no matter HOW grand or LOWLY. She does ALL this while still maintaing her daily duties … Continue reading
Remembering Your Home – Beth Kephart QUOTES FOR MEMOIR WRITERS
Our childhood houses offered, at their most basic, shelter. But they also served as round-the-clock stage sets, as a kind of theater in which we were both actor and audience… … Continue reading
Misery in the Ballroom – Another problem for Brighton’s Regency Housekeeper
Mrs Finnegan – purveyor of wisdom and SAGE of the serving classes – is housekeeper at The Regency Town House in Brunswick Square, Brighton. SINCE THE BALL on Saturday I have not … Continue reading
What You Can’t Do in Historical Fiction – Frederick Forsyth QUOTES FOR WRITERS
You can say that Hitler won the Second World War, but you can’t say that Green Park* is on the Northern line.Frederick Forsyth*For non Londoners, it is on the Piccadilly … Continue reading
Brighton’s Regency Housekeeper Takes a Dim View of the Good Old Days
Yes! Mrs Finnegan is a REKNOWN Authority on the AFFAIRS OF THE HEART in addition to being housekeeper of The Regency Town House, but under her bodice beats a RADICAL heart that … Continue reading
There’s No Use Complaining – Joe Moran QUOTES FOR WRITERS
The act is its own reward; do not expect applause. You must be willing to keep writing in the absence of any evidence that anyone is reading. And no use … Continue reading
Brighton’s Regency Housekeeper is Confused and it is NOT her Fault
It’s ALL men, men, men this week for Mrs Finnegan. And one handsome brute…But you may READ ON, safe in the knowledge she is still taking care of The Regency … Continue reading
Why We Need Fiction – George Saunders QUOTES FOR WRITERS
Fiction is a kind of compassion-generating machine that saves us from sloth. Is life kind or cruel? Yes, Literature answers. Are people good or bad? You bet, says Literature. But … Continue reading
Be Afraid, Urges Brighton’s Regency Housekeeper
Mrs Finnegan, housekeeper at The Regency Town House and acknowledged AUTHORITY on heart ache, back ache and MORAL philosophy, is DELIGHTED to proffer advice to discerning readers. I WORK FOR … Continue reading
Why Poets Can’t Write Songs – Stephen Sondheim QUOTES FOR WRITERS
Lyrics have to be underwritten. That’s why poets generally make poor lyric writers because the language is too rich. You get drowned in it.Stephen Sondheim Photo credit: Richie Lugo
Will an Onion Come Between a Lady and her Gentleman? Brighton’s Regency Housekeeper Hopes Not…
Mrs Finnegan, housekeeper at The Regency Town House and CELEBRATED authority on MOST things, has reaSons to be cheerful today. I AM IN CONSTANT constination. I am so dreadfully torn … Continue reading
Decisions, decisions, decisions…Wendy Cope QUOTES FOR WRITERS
I think it’s a question which particularly arises over women writers: whether it’s better to have a happy life or a good supply of tragic plots.Wendy Cope Photo Credit: engin akyurt
Can £200 Per Year Bring Happiness? Brighton’s Regency Housekeeper has STRONG views on the subject
Mrs Finnegan, housekeeper at The Regency Town House, is able to offer advice in her ownFREE TIME when darning, sweeping, stewing, boiling, polishing and ALL her other DUTIES are completed. … Continue reading
Let Your Talent Come Out and Play – George Saunders QUOTES FOR WRITERS
Here’s an idea I’ve found helpful: our talent is real and it’s sitting there inside of us. It’s smart and eager – eager to get going, and try some things, … Continue reading
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