The Spark of a Story, Etched in Gold You know, sometimes, an idea just arrives, doesn't it? It's like a little spark in the corner of your eye, then suddenly it’s a full-blown bonfire in your head, demanding to be brought to life. I recall, not so long ago, sitting in my favourite little coffee shop, the rain gently tapping against the windowpane, watching a mother and her young daughter. The little one was absolutely beaming, holding up a drawing she'd just made – a rather wobbly, but undeniably heartfelt, picture of her mum. The mother, in turn, was practically glowing, tucking that precious...