There is no single way to write a book

There is no single way to write a book

‘There is no single way to write a book. Anyone that says different is trying to sell you something.’ With apologies to The Princess Bride for butchering their quote… This is something I come up against a lot in writers’ groups, kids who think...
What I’ve Read – May 2024

What I’ve Read – May 2024

Welcome to a brand-new month. May ended up being a busy time with most of my reading being audiobooks and picture books. I also won a Mother’s Day competition from Walker Books, so most of my picture book reads were the amazing books that I won. Here are the...
Hundreds of stories

Hundreds of stories

I often joke that I have hundreds of stories on the go. Most of them are stories I’ve written in writers’ groups, most since they went online in 2020. This weekend, I’ve been sorting through stories that I’ve typed up. This is what I found: 90...
Fiction can change lives…

Fiction can change lives…

Did you know that fiction can change lives? By seeing themselves in stories, a person can feel less alone. By reading about situations they may find themselves in, a person can feel seen. By reading about history, people can learn about the world around them. By...
Share Your Story – through fiction

Share Your Story – through fiction

Sometimes, you may want to share your story, but are not wanting to write a memoir for a variety of reasons. One way you can share your story, or parts of your story, is through fiction. My first book, Swallow Me, NOW!, was inspired by true events. When I was a child,...