Tolkein and a 50 word storyThis month I realised the pub near me, The Green Dragon in Chesterton, Cambridge, was a haunt of Tolkein’s. I was thrilled. I read Lord of…Aug 14Aug 14
Earth Pathways PoemEvery year I submit poems to the Earth Pathways diary and calendar. This year they accepted Summer Solstice Elements and paired it with…Jul 4Jul 4
Writing Inspiration — The Journey of WaterIn this week’s Story Club, my young writers’ workshop, we explored the journey of water.May 31May 31
Writing Tips — Stories on SustainabilityThis week at my young writers’ workshop, Story Club, we created stories around the topic of our sustainable Earth.Apr 29Apr 29
I am so thrilled that Element Girls 3: The Magic Academy is now out!For you, I’d walk the Earth.Apr 12A response icon1Apr 12A response icon1
Writing Tips — the Fatal FlawIn this week’s Story Club, my young writers’ workshop, we explored the fatal flaw. What gets in the way of the protagonist’s goal, besides…Mar 19Mar 19
Writing Tips — Plant InspirationIn this week’s Story Club, my writing workshop for young writers, we took inspiration from the plant world. I brought a willow branch that…Jan 22Jan 22
Writing Tips — Story StructureIn this week’s Story Club, my young writers’ workshop, we looked at some aspects to story structure. I explore this in my own writing over…Nov 16, 2024A response icon1Nov 16, 2024A response icon1
Writing Tips — What is Your Princess Like?At this week’s Story Club, my young writer’s workshop on Zoom, I shared some questions that I have used to create characters. Though I…Nov 2, 2024Nov 2, 2024
Autumn Notes —the light shines all the brighter in the darkHalloween felt like the perfect time to launch a new email-based newsletter. Each month, I’ll share my book news and writing inspiration…Oct 31, 2024Oct 31, 2024