Books
Writing My First Novel: My Journey So Far (Bonus Cover Reveal!)
After years of collecting story ideas, scribbling notes and imagining fictional worlds, I’ve finally started writing my first fantasy novel, The Ashes…
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Tag: writing
Personal
Where Have I Been? It’s Been a While!
It’s been almost six months since I last posted, and quite a lot has happened. From travel and a career change to…
Personal
Why I Blog Instead of Posting on Social Media
Over time, I’ve found myself stepping away from social media and leaning more into blogging instead. In this post, I explore why…
Personal
Reflecting on 2025: A Year of Change and Growth
I know this post is arriving a little later than planned — we’re already well into 2026 — but over Christmas I…
Books
Joyful by Ingrid Fetell Lee – A Personal Reflection and Review
In Joyful, Ingrid Fetell Lee explores how colour, play, nature, and design shape our happiness. In this reflection, I share my personal…
Personal
Reflecting on My Shifting Relationship with Social Media
I grew up in the generation that saw life both with and without social media. From MSN and Facebook to Instagram and…
Personal
Life Lessons I Want to Teach My Kids (That I Wish I’d Learned Sooner)
A living list of practical life lessons I want to teach my future kids—UK‑leaning tips on money (LISA, pensions), careers, daily learning,…
Personal
The Constant Struggle of Productivity: How I Manage Focus & Guilt
We’re surrounded by pressure to “always be productive,” but chasing efficiency often leaves us feeling guilty and exhausted instead. My struggle with…
Gaming
RuneScape: Why It’s My Favourite Game of All Time
When I put RuneScape at number one in my “Top 10 Games” blog post, I realised a paragraph could never capture what…
Personal
Why I Journal: More Than Just Writing Things Down
Journaling started as a New Year’s experiment, but it’s now my daily anchor—helping me reflect, track goals, and capture memories. I’ve learned…