Thrilled that my creative non-fiction piece has been published in the renowned Litro Magazine. Please click on the image to view and then the link. Suitcase Packed and Ready To Go.
Let’s Talk About Procrastination
I’ll start my novel once I’ve fed the dog, put the washing in the machine, scrolled through social media, made the beds, made a sandwich… I know all the ploys, all the tricks to prevent me from doing what I long to do the most – sit down and write my novel. For some... Continue Reading →
Launch of new literary magazine
I'm excited to announce the launch of my new literary magazine, The Phare. Together with joint managing editor, Steven John, we have created an online magazine that shines a light on great writing from all over the world. Take a look and let me know what you think. I'd love to hear from you. http://www.thephare.com
Stroud Short Stories Finalist
I've made it into the top ten of this lovely short story event. There are no winners. Ten people were chosen out of 119 entries to perform their short story at a live, filmed, event in November and to appear in a printed Anthology. Stroud Short Stories has a national reputation, so I'm thrilled. Click... Continue Reading →
Cheltenham Poetry Festival Slam Story Winner!
Feeling chuffed to bits that I'm the Cheltenham Poetry Festival Slam Story winner. Some of the Uni of Gloucestershire students had been auditioned to take part in the Cheltenham Poetry Festival's Story Slam, alongside some local authors and well known performance poets. The idea is to write and read your own piece of flash fiction,... Continue Reading →
The Chaos Project
It was great fun writing an article for satirical newspaper, The Chaos. My piece was inspired after reading a news item about scientists at the University of Bath who had grown animal cells on blades of grass, in a step towards cultured meat. The newspaper will launch at Angouleme's comic festival in France on January... Continue Reading →
Bear comes home for Christmas
When a little boy loses his favourite toy on Christmas Eve, Peggy and Archie come to the rescue. This is my third book in the 'Peggylicious' series of children's books which sees the beautiful Cocker Spaniel, Peggy and her best friend, a Tibetan Terrier called Archie find the lost teddy bear, giving Spencer a very... Continue Reading →
Letting Go
This short story was published in Fresh Leaves, an anthology for new writers and won a prize by the editor for being in the top three editor's choice. Letting Go It was a fine afternoon on Sycamore Road. I hardly noticed the Cherry Blossom trees that lined the street as I pulled into our driveway... Continue Reading →
Performing at Cheltenham Literature Festival 2019
Performing at The Times & The Sunday Times Cheltenham Literature Festival this year was pretty nerve wracking but it was a great opportunity to read out one of my short stories on the Hubble Stage. I chose to read 'Letting Go' which is a story about what it takes to let someone you love find... Continue Reading →
Lost in the Woods
A beautifully illustrated children's book which teaches children to always tell their parents where they are going. My second book in the 'Peggylicious' series sees sees Cocker Spaniel, Peggy and Tibetian Terrier, Archie save the day when a group of children go off into the woods on an adventure and get lost. The book is... Continue Reading →