The three short stories in this book are all inspired by experiences that I have had while living in Ventimiglia Alta, a medieval village perched on a headland overlooking the western Italian Riviera and nearby French Cote d'Azur. Centuries Apart and A Grave Mistake may very loosely be described as gentle ghost stories. Re-Routed features specters of an entirely different sort. Terrifying, horrifying and frightening they most definitely are not. In Re-Routed, Centuries Apart and A Grave Mistake I will take you from the magnificent scenic railway line that links the mountainous Riviera...

Liguria, Italy's rainbow shaped north western region, is flanked by the Mediterranean Sea to the south and the Ligurian Alps mountain range to the north along its full, narrow, 250 kilometre length. There are any number of picturesque villages in the upper reaches of its many valleys. Dwindling and aging populations and consequently a shrinking local economy characterize them all: alas photogenic vistas and tranquil wooded surroundings are seldom enough to keep a village young and vibrant. Occasionally a village is fortunate enough to have been the birthplace of a famous person or the site of...

Have you ever taken a rather lovely photo and wished that you could turn it into a greeting card or add extra dimension to it before you put it on your desk? In this book I will help you to choose photos which will look really eye-catching in a handcrafted 3D format. Then I will take you through simple steps to creating your own 3D greeting cards and 3D desk photos. Your friends will be delighted to receive these cards as thank you notes and for birthdays and other special occasions.