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Happy Halloween
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Happy Halloween

October 28, 2020 KateLeave a comment

Most of you know that I'm studying for a PhD... Well this is my last year so I've been thinking... What next? Well, I have a plan. In the new year we are hoping to get the studio set up in the 'soon-to-be-converted' garage. This will mean I can start drawing and writing in earnest.… Continue reading Happy Halloween

Lock down
Dyslexic tales · Lockdown · Memoirs · Short Stories

Lock down

September 1, 2020 KateLeave a comment

I never mean to disappear from the blog but sometimes the whole world can get too much. Then I hold on to myself and my mind. I don't want to share my thoughts or give any news. I am just eager to be me and work it out myself. It can be scary and worrying.… Continue reading Lock down

Life and life’s problems
Dyslexic tales · Memoirs

Life and life’s problems

October 25, 2019 KateLeave a comment

Life can throw some lemons. So I'm making lemonade... #amwriting #lovinglife

Nerves, Papers and Academia
Dyslexic tales · PhD

Nerves, Papers and Academia

October 16, 2019October 15, 2019 KateLeave a comment

When I was a kid my teacher told me not to try going to become a vet because I just wouldn't make it. At the time I was struggling through GCSEs and trying to pick my A-Level subjects. I chose to follow the arts, because I'm good at it and It seemed easy. But I… Continue reading Nerves, Papers and Academia

Writing Retreats and Free Apples
Dyslexic tales · Masters tales · PhD

Writing Retreats and Free Apples

October 13, 2019 Kate2 Comments

So I was invited on a BAME and marginalised voices writing retreat. It was for those who are under-represented in the writing and publishing world. I guess ideally this would never have come about because no one would be on the edges and left out. The reality though is that I am less likely to… Continue reading Writing Retreats and Free Apples

The Meeting
Dyslexic tales · Masters tales · Memoirs · PhD

The Meeting

September 27, 2019 KateLeave a comment

It is strange meeting people you haven’t seen in years. On the honeymoon I had the opportunity to meet up with some mates I hadn’t seen in about twenty years. How much do you change in 20 years? The answer is loads and not that much at all. It was weird. They said I was… Continue reading The Meeting

Walking
Dyslexic tales · Miscellaneous · PhD

Walking

December 28, 2018 KateLeave a comment

Why is it that taking a walk makes you feel better? Stretching your legs can make you grin and the problems you thought were bad, can seem so much smaller than before. Do I write for the deadlines or do I write for myself? It's a no-brainer. If I don't write for myself then I… Continue reading Walking

Dyslexic tales · Illustration · Masters tales

Book Fair Tomorrow

September 1, 2017 Kate1 Comment

Yes, I'm venturing out to meet people who actually read my books... And I'm nervous. I've done it before, but this time I am part of an author's panel. Gulp! I'm sure I will be fine but if you are around then pop in and give me a wave in support. All the books will… Continue reading Book Fair Tomorrow

Dyslexic tales · Masters tales · Miscellaneous

Nervous

March 8, 2017March 8, 2017 Kate4 Comments

I get nervous all the time. It happens as I sit in my workshop or out when I'm walking, shopping or being with friends. Don't get me wrong there is nothing that has changed except I have friends. Five years ago I would have been hard pushed to name five, now they are everywhere and… Continue reading Nervous

Dyslexic tales · Masters tales · Miscellaneous

Centre

February 28, 2017 Kate2 Comments

Find your centre... That is the best advice I have ever been given. Find that place where you are you and relax into it. The first time I tried I laughed. Where I'm me? But I'm always me... It made no sense. I get frustrated at language and not being able to put the words… Continue reading Centre

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