Music has always been threaded through my life in ways many people around me probably don’t realise. It isn’t just background noise or entertainment to me; it’s part of how I understand emotion and storytelling. Even now, when I’m writing my books, music plays a role both inside the story and inside my creative process.… Continue reading The Quiet Magic Behind the Stage
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The Child Who Grew Up Too Soon
This is for the girl or the woman sitting in a dark place, wondering whether this is simply how her life is going to be. I need you to know that it isn’t. There is light at the end of your tunnel, but you do not reach it by waiting for someone to arrive and… Continue reading The Child Who Grew Up Too Soon
The Soundtrack of Survival
I have always processed life through music. Music runs in my veins. Not in a passive way. Not just background noise while I cook or drive. Music has always been structural for me, a way to understand what I am feeling when words do not fit. Before I wrote novels, I wrote lyrics. Long before… Continue reading The Soundtrack of Survival
A Quiet Hogmanay Gift for New Year’s Day 🍵🖤
Hogmanay has a funny way of holding two moods at once. There’s the noise and laughter, the clink of glasses, the singing at the bells and the rush of staying up just that bit too late. And then there’s the day after. New Year’s Day itself. Slower. Softer. A little foggy around the edges. Sometimes,… Continue reading A Quiet Hogmanay Gift for New Year’s Day 🍵🖤
💛 A Little Life Update from Me
It’s been a challenging few months as my son recovers from knee surgery and ongoing physio, and writing has slowed while life demanded attention. I’ve begun Awakening Book Three, returned to Scottish crafting, and I’m easing back into YouTube vlogs. A little life update from my cosy Scottish chaos.
This Wasn’t the Summer We Ordered – Zack’s Journey
Day 1 – The CollapseIt started with sandbags and ended in A&E. Zack’s knee gave out while we were moving them. He collapsed in pain and there was no moving him. I shielded him from the wind and rain while we waited on the ambulance.At first, we thought it was just a dislocation. Turns out,… Continue reading This Wasn’t the Summer We Ordered – Zack’s Journey
Spring Floral Business Planner – For the Women Doing It All
🌸 Hey lovely business boss ladies! 🌸 Running your own little empire? Wearing all the hats — CEO, marketing manager, product maker, accountant, packer, content creator… you know the drill. If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably had more than a few moments staring at receipts, half-filled notebooks, and wondering how on earth to keep… Continue reading Spring Floral Business Planner – For the Women Doing It All
BOOK RELEASE !!!! The Breath You Left
I finally have a new finished book for you guys and can only apologise that this year has been slow in writing. My health has been a disaster but I am so proud to have finally added another one to my growing list of works. BLURB Tragedy creates division. Hatred born of misunderstanding. Two hearts… Continue reading BOOK RELEASE !!!! The Breath You Left
Creative Update – Writing, Art, Crafts and more…
I thought I would bring you all up to speed with the recent going ons in my life in terms of my creative output. It's been a pretty hectic year filled with so mcuh drama and unexpected hardship so my creative life has been a bit sporadic and all over the place. The reality of… Continue reading Creative Update – Writing, Art, Crafts and more…
Free printable stationary while I Penpal
New Year's is almost upon us and I have been catching up with my Penpal mail over the holidays. I decided to film this one as a break to some of my resin and knitting and hope you enjoy. I designed a simple and free PDF for you to download and print if you have… Continue reading Free printable stationary while I Penpal
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