February is dedicated to celebrating romance, but it’s also the time to talk about fierce devotion, soul bonds, slow-burn longing, and a love that survives war, destiny, and impossible odds – in other words, Romantasy. Romantasy (romance + fantasy) is the genre that has captured readers’ attention and hearts around the world, popularised by bingeable…
January doesn’t always arrive with clarity and motivation. Sometimes it brings questions, heaviness, or a sense that something is shifting. It is therefore a beautiful time for recalibration. Crystals and stories serve as anchors for intention, mood, and attention without forcing change. They help you listen differently to what is ending and emerging in terms…
Step into a world of snapshot moments with my Seasonal Snapshot Series. Each micro fiction story in this collection is a glimpse into the magic I’m feeling in the season. Perfect for a quick read, each snapshot captures a fleeting moment based on an emotion, experience, thought or prompt. This month’s Seasonal Snapshot #1 of…
In stories, characters rarely travel in straight lines. Irrespective of whether they’re following a map, prophecy or a goal, something or someone always interrupts the main journey, pulling them sideways into unexpected places and quests. Day-to-day life is not much different. We set a direction, start climbing our mountain, and then something/someone pulls us off-trail….
October drifts in on a swirl of spices and stories waiting to be told. Inspired by my mini story, The Dream Weaver (found in the micro book on my home page), I’ve created a golden brew for you to make with a few simple ingredients. It’s a cosy, spiced mug of deliciousness – perfect for…
From ancient star charts and children’s treasure maps, to sprawling fantasy epics, we love using maps to make sense of the unknown. In books, they offer readers the thrill of order and adventure – a structured invitation into mystery. Illustrated maps don’t only show us where we’re going; they remind us that the journey itself…
The world is alive with signs and symbolism. Every object, sound, colour, or movement can carry meaning. Even in our daily routines, symbolism nudges us, connecting the visible world with the invisible threads of spirit, emotion, and intuition. The sudden or unusual appearance of a specific bird, or the repeated presence of a certain colour…
One of the joys of writing fantasy is the bizarre search history you accumulate along the way. Worlds need to work – they need logic, texture, movement, sensations and the occasional detour into absurd topics. These rabbit holes not only enrich the writing process, they also help worlds feel genuinely occupied. These are 10 things…