The power of fiction: How reading helps us deal with grief

A few weeks ago marked the first anniversary of my grandmother’s death. It wasn’t unexpected, but, of course, it was still hard.

Using social media to build your author platform

If you’ve been involved in the writing community for a while, you’ve probably been told that you need to start creating an author platform. But what is that?

5 things I learned in my first year of blogging

Almost exactly one year ago, I posted my first blog post! *insert confetti and lots of cake* So, in the grand tradition of other “blogiversary” posts, I thought I’d share some things I’ve learned while blogging this year. If you don’t take yourself seriously, no one else will I didn’t have a huge audience whenContinue reading “5 things I learned in my first year of blogging”

Book review: Ellie and the Harpmaker

In the rolling hills of beautiful Exmoor, there’s a barn. And in that barn, you’ll find Dan. He’s a maker of exquisite harps – but not a great maker of conversation. He’s content in his own company, quietly working and away from social situations that he doesn’t always get right. But one day, a cherry-sockedContinue reading “Book review: Ellie and the Harpmaker”