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Welcome to my blog, where I share stories, writing tips, inspiration, research, and whatever else sparks joy. Here, you'll find a little bit of everything from behind-the-scenes of my writing life to creative resources and random musings.
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Why so many children's books are exhausting to read (and what I'm doing about it)
Tired of long, hard-to-read children's books? I'm writing short, snuggly stories made for real-life bedtime with wriggly toddlers.
Mar 282 min read
Launching My Podcast: From the Author’s Chair!
When I first decided to record an audiobook version of my fantasy novel, Origin Curse, I thought, “How hard can it be?”
Mar 144 min read
Writing milestone - 100,000 words of Iron Angels
Today I want to share with you my latest writing milestone: 100,000 words reached in my current high fantasy WIP, Iron Angels. This book...
Feb 72 min read
Writing by Voice
Fitting in writing time is the challenge. Here's a solution. I'll try it too.
Feb 41 min read
Finding Small Moments For You
Where are the small slots of time in your day you don’t even realise exist?
Feb 42 min read
"Go home and f**king sing"
I saw Wardruna live. Mindblown. THIS is why we need music and creativity in life. Oh! And news on new novellas!
Jan 282 min read
Why Plain Language is Powerful: Lessons from a Writer
If you can't explain it to a five-year-old... Okay, here's how to write well.
Jan 132 min read
No Limits: A New Life Principle for Growth and Inspiration
There are no limits on me. But what does that mean, and how can we use that to make life great?
Dec 23, 20244 min read
The Hidden Side of Being an Author: Beyond the Writing Desk
When people think about being an author, they often imagine a cosy and glamorous life filled with soft lighting, inspiration, coffee cups...
Dec 16, 20245 min read
Author Website Refresh Alert: an Author Life Update
We're having a massive refresh of my author website. And I'm so excited. Here's some times if you want to build an author website too.
Dec 6, 20245 min read
Finding Freedom in the Little Things: A Writer's Reflection
Freedom isn’t always big and bold; it’s in the little choices we make every day. What does freedom mean as a writer and in life?
Nov 28, 20242 min read
Writing at 'Stupid O'clock': What Author Life Taught Me About Resilience and Priorities
Author life has taught me a lot about fitting my creative dreams around a busy day job and family life 👇🏽
Nov 27, 20243 min read
Chasing Serendipity - Creating Your Own Luck
Do you see yourself as someone who’s lucky, or unlucky?
And do you believe you can change your luck?
Nov 7, 20246 min read
The Immersive World of Fantasy: A Promise to My Readers
Fantasy books made me feel like I was part of the world. Now it's become my promise for you as my readers.
Nov 6, 20242 min read
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