Books, Fun Stuff

50 and Not So Fabulous

50 and Not So Fabulous! My vision board for 2022 is full of adventures, celebrations, and making memories. As I turned 50 in May, I wanted this year to be one I would remember and look back on with fondness. Three days after the BIG birthday, which also coincided with the publication of my sixteenth… Continue reading 50 and Not So Fabulous

Books, Fun Stuff, The Writing Process, Top 10 Writing Tips, Writing

Top 10 Writing Tips by @PJRoscoeauthor #Top10WritingTips #WritingTips

Learning from mentors helps us to improve and evolve in our chosen field, and I still recall the advice given to me at the start of my writing journey. To help other writers, I started a feature whereby established authors shared their words of wisdom and top ten writing tips. It was a huge success… Continue reading Top 10 Writing Tips by @PJRoscoeauthor #Top10WritingTips #WritingTips

Campervan Writer, Fun Stuff, Inspirational, Travel, Writing

#SilentSunday A Girl and Her Campervan #Beddgelert

When I booked a week in Wales for March I wasn’t expecting to be so lucky with the weather! As usual, I took a gazillion photographs but here’s a small sampling of my fabulous campervan trip to Beddgelert. Beddgelert A sunny pitch Feeling inspired! A hearty camper breakfast Gelert’s Grave Wasn’t expecting to paddle! Pitched… Continue reading #SilentSunday A Girl and Her Campervan #Beddgelert

Book Review, Book Reviews, Books, Campervan Writer, Fun Stuff, Inspirational, Non Fiction

#BookReview Van Life by Foster Huntington #Travel #Photography #vanlife

Book Review Title: Van Life tAuthor: Foster Huntington Category: Travel/Photography Book Blurb: More and more people are taking a break from conventional life for the freedom and adventure of being on the road and living in a converted vintage truck, camper, or van. One of these vandwellers, Foster Huntington, created the #vanlife hashtag as he… Continue reading #BookReview Van Life by Foster Huntington #Travel #Photography #vanlife

Fun Stuff, Inspirational, Travel, Writing

The Power of Storytelling in Business #Stories #Storytelling #Travel

Perhaps it’s the author in me (or I’m just really nosy!), but I love reading the real-life stories behind a professional brand. Over the last two years, I’ve become more engaged on LinkedIn and spend hours reading inspirational stories from my connections. My blog is full of interviews with men and women who have taken… Continue reading The Power of Storytelling in Business #Stories #Storytelling #Travel

Authors, Books, Fun Stuff, Indie Author, Inspirational, Non Fiction

Author Interview with Lisa Forsythe @LisaForsythe0 #ChildrensBooks #Toddlers #ActivityBooks

I’m thrilled to welcome teacher and author Lisa Forsythe to my blog today. Lisa’s debut book, Simple Activities for Toddlers: A Practical Play-at-Home Handbook for Parents was inspired during the recent pandemic. With a Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Teaching, Honours (UON), a Master of Education (CSU) and a Graduate Diploma in Teaching of Asia (ANU),… Continue reading Author Interview with Lisa Forsythe @LisaForsythe0 #ChildrensBooks #Toddlers #ActivityBooks

Authors, Books, Children's Fiction, Fun Stuff, Illustrator, Indie Author, Tuesday Book Blog

Author Interview with Jay Stansfield @jaystansfield #childrensbooks #illustrator

I’m delighted to share my latest interview with children’s author and illustrator, Jay Stansfield. His debut book, Meet the Squibbles is out now. I met Jay on LinkedIn and we’ve had great fun connecting and sharing our love of books (and all things northern!). In this interview we talk about the enjoyment of writing for… Continue reading Author Interview with Jay Stansfield @jaystansfield #childrensbooks #illustrator

Authors, Book Review, Book Reviews, Books, Children's Fiction, Fiction, Fun Stuff, Illustrator, Indie Author

#BookReview Meet the Squibbles by @jaystansfield #ChildrensBook

Title: Meet the Squibbles Volume 1 Author: Jay Stansfield Genre: Children’s Book Book Blurb At the bottom of Mr Pumpnose’s garden, not too far from you, there’s a world of little creatures - and none of them feel blue.  They’re wonky and squiggly, twisty and bibbly, some of them smell, whilst others are squibbly. But all of them… Continue reading #BookReview Meet the Squibbles by @jaystansfield #ChildrensBook