I am Dee La Vardera, writer and photographer from Wiltshire. I write magazine features, short stories and non-fiction books on local history and WW2-related subjects. ‘Dewfall-hawk’ is Thomas Hardy’s poetic word for the nightjar which appears in ‘Afterwards’, a favourite poem of mine.
Whatever the medium – poetry, prose, music, painting, sculpture or photography, it is a joy to have the freedom to express oneself and to share one’s view of the world with others.
A shadow of myself
Late spring, early summer, a lovely time of year to be out walking and taking photos. I am spoilt by...
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Civitella book gets nominated
Dorchester Literary Festival facebook We are thrilled to announce our long list for the Hall & Woodhouse DLF Local Writing...
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Leaving a mark
This is a continutation of Record time blog - how we record and preserve our lives, occupations and achievements. I...
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Happy Birthday, Sir Ian
McKellen on stage 80th birthday tour With Tolkien, Shakespeare, Others and You Twenty-eight down, fifty-one to go In an interview last...
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