I am a writer. True, that right at this minute I am not writing much. If you could see the house you would understand. I am currently moving the study and studio into the front of the building. Into what was the large living room. This means that I am creating a snug and dining… Continue reading The Role of Nature in Coping with Chronic Illness
Tag: books
What’s been happening?
Well, of late, a lot. Which means of course, that I haven't been blogging. But then life can get in the way. The good news is that the colouring book for kids is almost ready... Just need a few more proof reads and then it will be hitting a shelf near you. Then there is… Continue reading What’s been happening?
PhD’s
Have I mentioned that I'm thinking about going for one? I have a masters in creative writing and I have found a project that I really want to study. Nineteenth Century industrialisation and disability... Sounds boring? It isn't. Imagine being about to interview the disabled from two centuries ago. There would be some that couldn't… Continue reading PhD’s
Cardiff – Commissions – Valentine’s
The weekend just gone I found myself in Cardiff alone while my other half was training... So I decided to hit the museum - again. I went to see the Victorian Gallery but it was closed. I wondered for a moment what to do but then I realised the Natural History section was open so… Continue reading Cardiff – Commissions – Valentine’s
The Drawing Board
It's tricky being in two places at once. Leaves my head a little disjointed and unable to settle. This means that I don't get the work done I ought to. I slow and become lethargic... How do I change? I have to be comfortable. Luckily, I have the best partner and he is happy to… Continue reading The Drawing Board
Nerves…
Tomorrow I am at a book fair and it is going to be a stressful one for me. Due to the way things lie I am going to be going alone. This will be my first book fair i have done on my own and I'm stressing big time. It's going to be easy -… Continue reading Nerves…
Good Sales = Quality?
I was wondering about this. I'm working on a book and I'm hoping to self-publish a collection of short stories soon. I'm not sure how I will cope with sales, or lack of them. I've had a little experience as one of my stories is in the Twisted Tales competition being held by Aardvark Press.… Continue reading Good Sales = Quality?
All-time fave book
This is a tough one for me as I love all the books I read. But I didn't learn to read until I was 11 years old. Until then the dyslexia had left me looking at a page that made no sense. The words moved and they were just wrong. I'd like to say that… Continue reading All-time fave book
Kate Murray - Cleaver 