Finding joy, possibility, and hope after a period of darkness
My piece, Back in the Sun Again, has been published in Capsule Stories Magazine in their Spring 2022 edition. The theme is ‘Into the Light’ and all pieces in this collection centre around the theme of enjoying a period of light, joy, and harmony after a period of darkness.
Why you should DO The Artist’s Way (and not just read the book) – Reflections on my Artist’s Way journey
I spent the final portion of 2021 doing the creativity course as outlined in The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron. Read on as I take you through my experience week by week – here’s some encouragement and inspiration to do the course yourself!
Not just a diplomatic spouse: a multifaceted career, moving around the world, and self-reinvention (Interview with Alexandra Paucescu)
I had the pleasure of interviewing author Alexandra Paucescu. I hope you enjoy this interview where Alexandra shares stories about travelling around the world as a diplomatic spouse, adjusting to new places, maintaining a successful career throughout transitions, and self-reinvention.
A list (+ reviews) of the 47 books I read in 2021 – discover your next great book!
I read 47 books in 2021! Here’s the list of them, as well as a mini-review of each book. No spoilers here! Read on to discover some new books to add to your TBR.
The power of ‘just starting’ – Interview with children’s book author and illustrator, Kirsten Petersen
Today I have the pleasure of sharing an interview with children’s book author and illustrator, Kirsten Petersen. Read on to discover Kirsten’s insights into creativity, children’s book publishing, and a whole lot more!
A different kind of gift guide: minimalist-minded gifts for all budgets: Part 1 Book Gifts
Do you have some bookish loved ones? Here’s my big list of book gift ideas, including: books to read, books to use, and a few other bookish delights. Read on to discover some fun ideas for those you love (or even for yourself!).
Writing, managing varied projects + some encouraging writing advice (Interview with Amy Doak)
I have the absolute pleasure of sharing my interview with writer Amy Doak. Amy has recently published a nonfiction book, Listing Life, which offers a guide for introspective list making in order to discover more about yourself. Amy’s generous answers are jam-packed with solid writing advice, clues to managing multiple projects, as well as some nuggets of wisdom for those just starting out on their writing journey - it’s a treat!
Evergreen Bookclub 4: ‘The Gift of Maybe’ by Allison Carmen
The fourth Evergreen Bookclub pick is Allison Carmen’s The Gift of Maybe. Here, we use this book as a launching pad to question our need for certainty, and attempt to use the power of ‘maybe’ to live lives that are less anxiety-filled.
All things writing, authoring, and creativity (Interview with Dani J Norwell)
Today I have the pleasure of sharing my interview with Dani J Norwell. Dani, who has recently published her second collection of short stories, shares insights into writing, creativity, and transitioning to a full time author career.
Evergreen Bookclub 3: ‘Make your bed’ by William H McRaven
The third instalment of the Evergreen Bookclub is ‘Make your bed’ by William H McRaven. It’s a concise little book packed with life advice and lesson learned through surviving the Navy.
Evergreen Bookclub 2: ‘The Elements of Style’ by Strunk and White
In the second edition of The Evergreen Bookclub, we’re diving into Strunk and White’s classic: The Elements of Style. I cannot overstate the importance of having a good grasp of the ‘rules’ of the English language, in order to write and communicate in a ‘clear, brief, bold’ manner.
Evergreen Bookclub 1: “Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance” by Angela Duckworth
In this first instalment of the Evergreen Bookclub, we’re diving into Angela Duckworth’s book “Grit - the power of passion and perseverance”. Read on for my reflection questions and exercises so that you can start applying the book’s principles to your life.
The Evergreen Bookclub - connecting reading to life
Introducing the Evergreen Bookclub. A place where you can access my reflection questions and exercises concerning my favourite non-fiction books. The aim is to relate your reading to your life.
My 10 favourite books of 2020
This year has been a particularly good reading year for me, perhaps my best one ever, both in terms of quality and quantity. I started 2019 wanting to increase the number of books I read and now, at the end of 2020, I can say that reading has become a solid habit (more on how I made this happen in a future post). Now, not a day goes by that I don't read. We are just about to leap into 2021 and I have completed 44 books.