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Whether you’re looking for tips on poetry, the publishing journey, or overcoming writer’s block, you’ll find inspiration and guidance in each post. Join me as I navigate the world of books and creativity!

  • Healing So Hard You Start Creating Again

    I came across this quote on Instagram recently that was “I hope you heal so hard that you become creative again” and it hit me like a freight train.  Many of my long-time readers have spotted that I’ve not been posting as much, and thank you to all of you who have reached out privately…

  • The Quiet Cost of Full Time Work: Where Did My Creativity Go?

    I used to think I’d write everyday after work, that no matter where my day took me there would always be time to create. In reality though, I’m lucky if I can get a half decent dinner down before crawling into bed.  By the time I finish work my brain feels like it has 50…

  • The Writing Advice That Made My Book Possible

    When I was in primary school I went to a talk and book reading by author Justin Somper, creator of the brilliant children book series – Vampirates. Even at the age of 10 I knew I wanted to become a writer myself meaning that little me was sitting on the edge of her seat desperate…

  • Mid-Year Reading Recap – My Favourite reads of 2025 so far

    2025 has been a very good year for me so far on the reading front. This year has been a year of learning how important rest and recovery is for my mind and body. Outside of work, the pace of my life has slowed down significantly and as a result, opened up room for more…

  • Refilling Your Creativity – Using Other Hobbies To Fill Up Your Cup.

    One of the biggest mistakes I made when writing and publishing my book was neglecting all my other hobbies that fell into the ‘creative’ category. Sure I still went to the gym and I still trained brazilian jiu jitsu with my team but any other creative outlets were a no go. Photography, blogging and writing…

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