Back to School!
I love this time of year! Autumn is without doubt my favourite season, particularly this year after such a long [...]
September 2018
The Worst Writing Advice I’ve Ever Heard (And Learned To Ignore!)
When I first started writing I was so consumed with knowing 'the rules' that I followed them blithely and without [...]
Lost Words – Let’s bring ’em back!
As a lot of this blog is about writing, I wanted to write a regular article on my favourite forgotten [...]
IT’S PUBLICATION DAY!!
I can't believe today is actually here! My first book, The Little Theatre on the Seafront, is out in the [...]
August 2018
10 Fabulous Meaningful Quotes from Writers
I love things like this and find they always pick me up when I'm feeling like every word I've ever [...]
My top 5 favourite ways to dress up your gin and tonic
If you didn't know already, I love gin! And in this post we're talking about a plain gin and tonic [...]
Surviving working from home in the holidays when you think you’re going crazy!
We're now about halfway through the big school summer holidays in the UK and if you're anything like me, that [...]
My Top 5 Tips for Self-Editing
I've been writing for a while now and that means a lot of editing, and I mean A. LOT! It's [...]
Lost Words – Let’s bring ’em back!
As a lot of this blog is about writing, I wanted to write a regular article on my favourite forgotten [...]
July 2018
Four Week Summer Gin Recipe
If any of you guys are based in the UK and have kids you'll be facing the prospect of the [...]
Cover Reveal!!
I can honestly say this is one of the most exciting days of my life – my first ever cover [...]
Is your desk safe?
Before you click off this post because it sounds a bit like a boring health and safety announcement, please don't! [...]