It’s that time of year again―hearts and roses and true-blue declarations of enduring love. Valentine’s Day is a bright red splash in a dull month and many a proposal will be made and accepted today. What happens when the chocolates have been eaten, the petals have fallen from the roses and the walk up the aisle has become a slightly blurred memory. On this special day dedicated to love I’d like to take a lighthearted look at the ABC of marriage – and the art of staying in lov

Today is launch day for my book Fragile Lies. It’s a strange feeling to watch a book go out into the world. It’s like opening the door on a cage of birds and watching them fly off in all directions. I’ve no idea where they’re going to land – and how their plumage will be perceived by those who see them. All I can do is wave them off and get on with the business of taming my next flock of unruly birds. In less metaphorical terms that means I have to get on with the business