I have had a lot going on this week. With writing, trying to eat healthy, contract negotiations and planning for my next writing projects. All while trying to overheat in this ridiculous weather that we are having over in the UK. It has been a lot for me to keep on top of but I … Continue reading Complicated
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Healthy Eating
This week I have been really focusing on my diet and activity levels for the first time in a long time. I used to be so good at eating well and exercising but I have picked up quite a few bad habits during lockdown that I was having trouble getting out of. This week I … Continue reading Healthy Eating
I Need A Holiday!
I know, I know. It wasn't that long ago that I had some time off but right now I just really need a break, even if it is only for a few days. I have a busy couple of months at my day job and I really would like to just have a bit more … Continue reading I Need A Holiday!
It’s Hot But It’s Only Getting Hotter
No I am not talking about my stories although that is true as well. I am talking about the weather. Here in UK we are in the middle of a heatwave and having a particularly fluffy dog means I need to be aware of this kind of thing. Next weeks temperatures are meant to get … Continue reading It’s Hot But It’s Only Getting Hotter
Book Review – Book of Koli
Book of Koli by M R Carey. This is the first book in a three part series. I enjoyed reading this book. The story was good but the best part of this story is the world that it is set in. The story is set in the distant future where everything has changed. You learn … Continue reading Book Review – Book of Koli
Book Review – Leave the World Behind
I had high hopes for this book. I had seen that it was going to be a series and I was looking forward to seeing what it was all about. However, after reading the book I have no interest in watching the show. The book is short but even given this most of the book … Continue reading Book Review – Leave the World Behind
Book Review — My Name is Monster by Katie Hale
I am not sure what I was expecting when I started reading this book but what I got was substantially different. The story is set in a post apocalyptic UK and focuses on the viewpoint of one primary protagonist: Monster. There are a lot of things to like about this story. I liked how you … Continue reading Book Review — My Name is Monster by Katie Hale
Wednesday 5th May 2021
Today I want to talk about setting the right state of mind at the start of the day. It is really easy to get into a situation where something bad happens early on in the day and the day quickly starts to spiral downward. Before you know it you are feeling miserable and having the … Continue reading Wednesday 5th May 2021
Thursday 29th April 2021
I can't help but wonder why it always seems to be the case that when you take time off your day job to focus on writing things happen to prevent this. Yesterday we had to take the dog to the vets, he is fine but he has been getting some gunk in his eyes which … Continue reading Thursday 29th April 2021
