Like mildew in the sun: On writing and emotion

I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the role emotion plays in writing, probably because it confuses the hell out … More

Can I afford to write books?

Money’s been on my mind lately, brought into focus today because I filed this year’s tax return for my creative … More

Last year I started writing a book. I did the research, I did the planning, I dreamed up the characters … More

It’s that time of year when authors talk about the last 12 months – the challenges and triumphs, the books … More

I’m writing again. Yes, after two years of being unable to put fingers to keyboard without an existential crisis, I’ve … More

It’s no secret I’ve been having trouble writing recently. I’ve been trying various things to beat the block. I’ve tried … More

I wondered if a break from social media could help me get writing again? Like many authors, I have complicated … More

Lately I’ve been suffering from awful writer’s block / burnout / slump / custard / whatever you like to call … More

At my writing group the other night, someone asked how I was feeling about the success of Salt Magic Skin … More

Want a story that’ll make you feel better about the world? This post tells a story that’ll give you hope. … More

Eek is such a great word, isn’t it? Eek. Eek. Eek! It practically squeaks off the page in jocular alarm. … More

I’ve been doing the planning and research for a new book since January – and you know what? It’s been … More