The Best App Out There Right Now
I recently discovered the best app for these torrid days that we are facing right now – I am talking about the heat wave that currently affects half of Europe.
NaNoWriMo 2023 Update and Dan Brown’s Lessons
Where I give a short update on my NaNoWriMo progress and mention some of Dan Brown’s writing advice (shocking, right? But bear with me 😉 )
Spooktober At The Movies
Halloween is just around the corner! In anticipation, I have decided to embark upon a witch-themed movie marathon and tell you of those I have watched so far.
A Botanical Painting Retreat at the Cherry Tree Manor
At the end of June I booked a retreat which combined two of my favourite things: nature and painting.
The Creative Process: Getting That First Idea
Some people say coming up with an idea for a story is the hardest thing in the writing process.
I beg to differ.
Simpler Is Better
After my laptop unexpectedly crashed last year, I congratulated myself on having saved everything on the cloud.
However, I didn’t consider the format some of my work was saved in.
Six Months After – An Update
It’s been six months since I last wrote a blog post – since I last wrote anything, for that matter.
And that’s because it’s been a busy six months.
A Necessary Upheaval
This autumn came with a rather big change for me. I have been preparing it since May, when I first realised what I wanted to do. And now it’s official.
September Reads – Some Non-Fiction, Autumn and Toast
It seems this September I read mostly non-fiction, developmental books. There were two notable exceptions, one of which very enjoyable.
Autumn Is The Season For Letting Go
As deciduous trees are shedding their old leaves to prepare for a restful winter and then a renewed spring, so should we shed unhelpful or old habits, useless stuff, toxic relationships.
