Wednesday – 09:37 (important to anchor timeline) Thinking about what to post on the blog. How I got here, what I ate for breakfast, or what my desk looks like, you won’t know yet. But now you want to know… and you’re in; that’s how it starts. Love this about epistolary fiction, especially the diary…
As writers, often we’re advised to drop our characters in ‘the midst of things’ – the Latin term for this is ‘in media res’. A girl running through a forest. A kingdom falling in battle. A boy finding a path that wasn’t there yesterday. Readers arrive late for a story that’s already underway. In the…
March is a pivotal point in the year, as seasons shift and nature reminds us to honour both the light and shadow. The equinox, in particular, is a moment of balance when day and night stand as equals. The name March originates from the Latin Martius, which honours Mars, the ancient Roman god of war,…
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 a 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…