Mslexia 85 – Poetry publication
I had the lovely news last week that my poem Starlings is due to be published in the Poet Laureate slot […]
The Peculiar Parish
I’m thrilled to be able to share the news that my short story, A is for Apple, is soon to […]
Not About Heroes & Whispers of War Poetry Competition Win
Last October I went to Derby Guildhall Theatre to see Feelgood Theatre’s touring production of Not About Heroes. Stephen MacDonald’s play […]
Frustration
Right now, I hate my book. I hate the way it’s so out of kilter with itself. I hate the […]
Colcannon with the curate, filofax, and another writing challenge.
It’s been a very busy first half to the autumn term and I’m relishing a quiet afternoon at home by […]
Momentum
Fighting against the inertia of three weeks without writing has been hard this last week or so but finally I […]
Time for a breather
I worked until gone one this morning to reach my chosen goal of 30k for this month’s camp nanowrimo and […]
Maria Lactans
It has been a long while since my last post and it can be difficult to return to a blog […]
Private Passions
When I am struggling to write I often find myself musing on the process of writing and creation. I find […]
Humph
Well, first time in a while I didn’t win a raffle prize at church. I’m disgruntled now! And so I’m […]