Monthly Archives: November 2016

Jack Of All Trades

I was thinking, the other day, about all the different jobs I’ve had. Apart from four months off after having a baby and a couple of months after university when I moved cross-country, I’ve worked pretty much continuously since I was fifteen. So here, in no particular order, are all the different paying jobs I’veContinue reading “Jack Of All Trades”

A Head Full Of Should

I woke up today with a head full of ‘should.’ Mondays often start that way – a list of things running through my mind, hopeful of accomplishment during the week, usually sadly disappointed. ‘Should’ is often ignored. Today, however, ‘should’ feels louder, and more urgent. It’s not completely a bad thing. There are, after all,Continue reading “A Head Full Of Should”

A Wild Ride

I tried this whole planning thing. Honestly, I really did. I spent ages making little chart-y things and tables, planning my blog posts and work weeks and monthly goals. I tried writing out chapter lists and character arcs and tying them all together into some sort of marvellous grid that would become a whole bigContinue reading “A Wild Ride”

A Thousand Rooms Author Interview

If you’re a regular reader of this blog you may be aware that I recently published my fourth novel, A Thousand Rooms. Shortly after I published it I was contacted by author Margarita Morris, who had read and reviewed the book, describing it as ‘sharp, funny and poignant,’ and ‘a joy to read.’ Wow. ThankContinue reading “A Thousand Rooms Author Interview”

Thursday Doors – Red, Pink And Tangled

These two rather fetching doors live in the old part of town, where buildings stretch back in time to the sixteenth century. I would imagine the houses they belong to are not much younger than that, despite their more modern Georgian frontages. I also imagine that the residents must have other ways of getting inContinue reading “Thursday Doors – Red, Pink And Tangled”

Wednesday Wander – Koalas Koala-ing

I woke up today and felt the need for some cuteness in my life, so for this week’s Wednesday Wander I’ve decided to share some photos of koalas. As you might have guessed, that means we’ve wandered to Australia – the first two pictures were taken at the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary in Queensland, and theContinue reading “Wednesday Wander – Koalas Koala-ing”