There is only one non-fiction story I read and then re-read. Apart from pattern books - but I don't count them as all I do is copy the pattern to produce a beautiful (or not) piece of clothing or blanket. No this book I re-read just for one reason - it is stunning and I… Continue reading My favourite non-fiction
Tag: writing
Where I write
I taught a workshop recently and the students filed in all rigid and school-like. So after doing the beginning spiel I told them to go find a comfy spot to write. We were in the founders library in the university so they could sit in the leather seats or lie on the floor - anything.… Continue reading Where I write
Daily Prompt – Keep Out
I don't mind who reads my post. I have no wish to keep anyone out, so I am going to post some photos. This is my outside... Outside Have a little look at other views. And have a look at this post I wrote a while back about 'Family and Writing'. Come in! | Vivir,… Continue reading Daily Prompt – Keep Out
Inspiring Quote
There are lots of quotes out there but I have chosen one that made me hit pause on the movie it was on and just stare around. My parents were also watching and they looked at me. "Tea, then?" Mum asked. It is something we all do, an intermission of sorts. Once we press pause… Continue reading Inspiring Quote
Daily Post – Barter System
Barter System I live in rural Wales and we barter a lot. Personally I have bartered a pencil sketch for a pair of goslings and every year I swap plants and seeds for others. But it is my dad who is the king of the barter... We were selling a hatchback car and dad was… Continue reading Daily Post – Barter System
A typical day
You may or may not know that I run a soft toy company... and when I say 'run' I mean, I am the sole worker, manager and designer. So my typical day is: 9 am - Wake up (I am not an early type of person) 9.15 - Have breakfast (usually cooked. Helping to run… Continue reading A typical day
Daily Prompt – Rolling Stone
Rolling StonesLike most people if you look at your ancestors you might find someone who led a nomadic life. For me it was a great Aunt. We have no photographs of her but the family tells of a cheery person. I have always seen her in a field on a stool. She is stocky and… Continue reading Daily Prompt – Rolling Stone
Writing Fuel
What do I use for writing fuel? Well there are two answers, the first is what I keep myself going with... and the other is where do I find my stories. Firstly, I don't eat when I write and I only drink tea and water. Honestly, after a long writing session, I can eat solidly… Continue reading Writing Fuel
Daily Prompt – Tables turned
Tables Turned Am I as comfortable in front of the camera as behind it? This prompts two stories from my past. In front of the camera... My most awkward times have to be posing for photographs. I am a large lady (no denying it) but I don't feel it. Not inside. I still run and… Continue reading Daily Prompt – Tables turned
Self-evaluation
This make a cold shiver up and down my spine. Truly I am my own worst enemy. I am lucky in the fact that a lot of people look at my work due to the dyslexia. It will get a proofread at the very least. So I am not alone with my work. If I… Continue reading Self-evaluation
Kate Murray - Cleaver 