Abandoning all plans, I’ve started a novel novel, the first sentence of which I rather like: “you may imagine me.” There are manuscript pages blown all across my room. It reminds me of that scene in Henry and June. Always number your pages! I have found an out-of-the-way little seaside café that plays Charles Trenet and… Read More
The Desk As Sacred Space I’ve been watching many “altar tours” on Youtube recently, and I’ve become fascinated by the ways in which people organise their sacred spaces. I don’t identify with any religion or spiritual practice, although as a teenager I was particularly obsessed with all things Celtic – paganism, Arthurian legend, this album… Read More
“The holiest of all holidays are those Kept by ourselves in silence and apart; The secret anniversaries of the heart…” – from ‘Holidays‘ by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow We don’t need a new year to begin anew, but isn’t there something satisfying about starting on the kalends? Especially those that fall squarely on a Monday, and… Read More
Dear Writers, Don’t forget that How to be the Heroine of Your Own Story is on pre-order until 10 December. This is the best best best price at which it will ever be available, and I wouldn’t want you to miss it if you’re interested in taking the course. Things I’ve (Gone and) Done I’ve… Read More
Things I’ve Been Writing Coursework My main focus has been on writing and recording the core lessons for How to be the Heroine of Your Own Story. These are now complete and if you’re a Lady Writers League member, you still have a few days to apply to beta test it for free. There’s still a… Read More
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