Awards, Books, Fun Stuff, Writing

#WordlessWednesday RONE Book Awards Trip to California #LosAngeles

I'm still feeling a bit spaced out thanks to jetlag but looking back over the images from my recent trip to Los Angeles certainly helps!  

Fun Stuff, Indie Author, Inspirational, mind body spirit, Social Media, The Writing Process, Writing

Revealing the Micro Business Story #MicroBizShow

Revealing the Micro Business Story On Monday 24th September I exhibited at the Micro Business Show at Hogarth’s Hotel in Solihull, West Midlands. The event was the brain child of Karen Heap (Orchard Business Development), Nichola Kelsey (Welcombe Productions) and Rebecca Jones (Glory Design) who wanted to create a business expo for the freelance, sole… Continue reading Revealing the Micro Business Story #MicroBizShow

Authors, Blog Tour, Books, Fiction, Fun Stuff, Humour, Writing

#BlogTour Snowflake by @HeideGoody and @IainMGrant #NewRelease

I’m delighted to be part of the blog tour for Snowflake by Heide Goody and Iain Grant. You might have spotted the cover reveal I shared a while back (if not, click HERE), but today I’m over the moon to share an extract from the novel itself. Enjoy. There’s a lot of different ways to… Continue reading #BlogTour Snowflake by @HeideGoody and @IainMGrant #NewRelease

Authors, Blog Tour, Blogging, Books, Fiction, Friday Book Share, Fun Stuff, Humour, Writing

#CoverReveal Snowflake by @HeideGoody and @IainMGrant #humour #blogtour

A few years ago I had the absolute pleasure of meeting Heide Goody in the real world (I’d stalked her for some time online!). I love her passion, humour, and drive and always feel totally inspired whenever we speak. With her partner in crime, co-author, Iain Grant, they are racking up the published works and… Continue reading #CoverReveal Snowflake by @HeideGoody and @IainMGrant #humour #blogtour

Film Reviews, Fun Stuff, Wellbeing

Unlimited Update: Cineworld #filmreviews

Film Reviews – My Unlimited Update One of the best gifts I ever gave myself was to invest in a Cineworld Unlimited Card. I’ve just renewed for my second year and received my shiny black platinum card which I plan to use at every available opportunity. I’m a huge fan of going to the cinema,… Continue reading Unlimited Update: Cineworld #filmreviews

Authors, Blogging, Books, Fiction, Fun Stuff, Indie Author, Inspirational, Non Fiction, Self Publishing, Social Media, The Writing Process, Writing

Just About Writing Development Day #SociallyShared #Blogging #Branding #AmWriting #SmallBiz

I’m delighted to be the main sponsor for The Just About Writing event on Wednesday 6th June at St Michael’s Centre, Budbrooke, Warwickshire, hosted by Socially Shared Business Support Network. It’s going to be a day dedicated to the written word, in particular, branding, blogging, and books. The importance of first impressions often begins with… Continue reading Just About Writing Development Day #SociallyShared #Blogging #Branding #AmWriting #SmallBiz

Blogger Bash, Blogging, Fun Stuff, Writing

#BloggersBash in Pictures

What an amazing weekend we had! Thank you to everyone who supported the Bash this year by nominating your favourite bloggers, sharing the campaign, voting for the blogs you love the most (nearly 10,000 votes were cast!!), tuning in via Facebook and Twitter, and for those who made the trip into London to join the… Continue reading #BloggersBash in Pictures

A Parent's Survival Guide to Revision and Exams, GCSE Exams, GCSEs,
Blogging, Fun Stuff, Humour

A Parent’s Survival Guide to Revision and Exams #GCSE #ParentingTips #Humour

A Parent's Survival Guide to Revision and Exams #Parenting #Stress On Monday 14th May the Secondary School GCSEs begin here in the UK. I’ve blogged about this very topic twice when my sons sat their exams, and now the time has arrived for my daughter to do the same. I’m not blogging about the stress… Continue reading A Parent’s Survival Guide to Revision and Exams #GCSE #ParentingTips #Humour

Fiction, Film Review, Fun Stuff

#FilmReview Avengers: Infinity War #Marvel

Film Review: Avengers: Infinity War - 5* Marvel’s Avengers: Infinity War is one of those films where the reviews will (hopefully) be cloaked in hints and speculation but contain no spoilers. A true Marvel fan will understand how it’s imperative to keep the plot twists close to your heart until fellow fans have had time… Continue reading #FilmReview Avengers: Infinity War #Marvel

Authors, Blogging, Book Reviews, Books, Fiction, Fun Stuff, Inspirational, mind body spirit, Non Fiction, Social Media, The Writing Process, Tuesday Book Blog, Wellbeing, Writing, Young Adult

Writing for Two Genres #NonFiction #YA #Interview

Writing for two genres can have it's ups and downs but it certainly keeps me on my toes. Here's an interview I did for fellow blogger, Harry Rodell. As an author of both Fiction and Non-Fiction, what do you feel is your favourite and why?  That’s a tricky question! Writing non-fiction feels a bit like the… Continue reading Writing for Two Genres #NonFiction #YA #Interview