Several tonnes of prime steak powered towards us!
It was one of those lovely spring walks in the country. We were following a footpath into a field when our dog froze. Facing her – and us – were… Read more »
Author Archives: Rachel Rivers Porter
Famine
Despite our best intentions, the huge scale of poverty in the world can easily overwhelm us, whereas one suffering child can reach into our hearts. And we want to help…. Read more »
Grandparents, Gurkhas and the love of writing
My granny was a wonderful story-teller. She would make hot buttered toast in the oven, steaming and oozing onto my fingers, then I would sit and listen to her fairy… Read more »
Mackerel skies and plastic bags
In the days before weather forecasts, the internet and plastic bags, it was said that a storm follows a mackerel sky. Seeing clouds like mare’s tails or flocks of sheep,… Read more »
‘Kiss of the Tsunami’ is now available!
‘Kiss of the Tsunami’ by Rachel Rivers Porter is receiving great reviews on Amazon! Set in the devastating 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, the plot involves themes of step-families, prejudice, family… Read more »
Never Stand Under the Rafters
It’s the season of gifts and good will… but I didn’t expect to receive a gift from above as I stood on Derby station last night… As I felt it… Read more »
Clouds
Some people may be able to write almost anywhere, and others may have a special place where they are free from disruptions. I write where I can see the sky…. Read more »