Delighted to receive a parcel today from my friend Jo, who runs Stella My Star, a woman-run small crafts business that does a fantastic range of geeky themed jewellery. As you may recall, she sent me a custom-made Dark Dates charm the other day but the package came open in the post – but, star […]
Monthly Archives: August 2019
My life feels like a series of coming full circle at the moment – but, happily, in really nice ways. Moving home, reconnecting with old friends and my family, and now, with my work. Yes, I am super excited – and nervous – to announce that my first books are now available on Kindle for […]
You know I love a pressie through the post – so was a bit crushed when the gift my friend sent me yesterday went missing en route, the envelope having come unstuck on its journey. So although it was slightly ‘here’s what you could have won*’, I did ask my friend – Jo from the […]
God, the world seems a harsh and depressing place so often these days. Even if what most of us directly face are generally first world problems, the unremittingly grim nature of the news can make it feel like we’re on a fast train to hell and there’s no getting off. I’ve been trying to counter […]
I am alone in a hotel room, bleeding, and I’m pretty sure I’ve just made the worst mistake of my life. OK, that’s a bit melodramatic, but I’m a writer. I love a killer opening line. But the truth is, this time last year, there were plenty of moments that felt just like that. Because […]