We’re getting festive
here with some special peeps and today we get
Christmassy with Lynne Milford
Hello Lynne
Please
tell us a little about you and if you are a reader, Blogger or author.
I’m an author and a
blogger, although the first is a very new addition. My debut crime novel A
Deadly Rejection was self-published in October and it was a really special
moment for me. I’ve been working on the book for so long that it was great to
see it out there.
I also blog on
writing at Tales from the Writing Desk.
What is
your favourite Christmas memory?
I’ve lived away from
home for a long time and I would often be driving home on or around Christmas
Eve. The song ‘Driving Home for Christmas’ was always very apt. So I’d be
hurtling up the A1 desperately trying to get home as quickly as I could. In my
home town the Rotary club collects money for charity with a Santa float,
driving it round the streets past all the houses. One year I was pulling into
the estate where my parents live when I spotted the Santa sleigh coming along
the road. I just managed to get parked up outside the house before he came
round the corner. My mam and dad got such a shock when I rushed in shouting
‘Santa’s here’. I think they thought I’d gone mad. He’s a big memory from when
I was a child, so making it just in time to see him was great. Plus it was
snowing!
What is
your favourite Christmas food?
Mince pies, without a
doubt, are the best bit of Christmas eating. I have a rule that I’m not allowed
any until after 1st December though, because then it starts to feel
like Christmas. I also love a turkey dinner so I try to have as many of them as
possible. This year I think I’m on for five, including Christmas Day, which is
probably a record!
What is
your favourite Christmas song?
Last Christmas by
Wham. As soon as I’ve heard that, then I know Christmas is on its way. I love
the video as well. In terms of Christmas carols, I love Silent Night. It really
demonstrates the real meaning of Christmas and provides an oasis of calm within
the crazy Christmas preparations.
What is
your favourite Christmas photo? Please tell us why
It’s not a picture of
people in reindeer jumpers sadly. It’s a sculpture of the Wearmouth Bridge in
Sunderland. I took this while I was out for a walk with my dad in Hetton Park,
in my home town of Hetton-le-Hole near Durham. It’s clearly a bitterly cold
day, but the light is just right for the picture. I’m not much of a
photographer, but I’m very proud of how good it looks.
You can find Lynne at
all these places…
@lmmilford
Please come back tomorrow to find out what makes Jules Wake
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