This is my family. I am so very proud of them all, and this photo makes me fill with happiness simply by looking at it. Smug eh? I bet … [Read more...] about Every Picture Tells A Story
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The Critic at your Shoulder
Ignoring the Critic I have a friend, a student of mine, who is writing her life story. Some days she struggles, as we all do from time to time. She … [Read more...] about The Critic at your Shoulder
Life on the Hill -Telling Stories
Telling Stories I've been working on a community project for the last 18 months which has culminated in a beautiful book - Life on the Hill. The … [Read more...] about Life on the Hill -Telling Stories
Poldark – flawed hero
The Flawed Hero I have resisted joining in the furore over the Poldark rape scene. Did he force himself on her? Did she let him? and I can resist no … [Read more...] about Poldark – flawed hero
Writing – The Benefits of Being Idle
Do you like waiting? I was at the optician the other day and early for my appointment. The only other people waiting were elderly and, I assumed, … [Read more...] about Writing – The Benefits of Being Idle
Writing Events – What’s The Point?
Have you ever considered going to a writer's event and changed your mind? I forget how many writing events I've attended over the years. Some have … [Read more...] about Writing Events – What’s The Point?