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A Monday Update

Despite the recent easing of lockdown rules in England, life is continuing much as it has been for me and my family. Hubby and I are still working at home and the gorgeous girl, who is in secondary school, is still not back in classes, and won’t be until September. Still, there are things IContinue reading “A Monday Update”

Finding My Way Back #amwriting

I have a new desk. For writers, this can be kind of a big deal. I’m quite pleased with it. It’s a bit smaller than my other desk, which makes my tiny study feel bigger. There’s still room for my bits and pieces; trinket boxes, a set of vintage tins I use for pens, someContinue reading “Finding My Way Back #amwriting”

Following My Heart’s Desire

I published this post in October 2014, back in the early days of my blog. I came across it the other day and realised that it still rang true. So I thought I’d share it again. As I walked home from school after dropping my daughter off the other morning, I pondered, as I usuallyContinue reading “Following My Heart’s Desire”

Lifting Yourself Out Of A Writing Slump

I find writing to be a joyous experience. I love telling stories, living in different worlds and seeing them through my characters’ eyes, feeling what they feel, good and bad. It’s just about the best thing ever. However, there is another side to being a writer – it’s not all lattes and sitting in coffeeContinue reading “Lifting Yourself Out Of A Writing Slump”

Up And Down

On Monday, I received an amazing five-star review for Oak and Mist. The reviewer took the time to write a detailed analysis of why they enjoyed the book, and I was (and still am) completely thrilled. Today, when I logged into my Goodreads account, I noticed someone had given Oak and Mist a two-star rating.Continue reading “Up And Down”

Live In Hope

The other day I received a rejection letter. It was fine, as they go. It addressed me by name, offered the vague yet slightly hopeful response that my story ‘wasn’t what they were looking for at the moment,’ and reminded me to format future submissions in standard manuscript format (which, to be honest, seems toContinue reading “Live In Hope”