Happy May Day
I love the smell of hawthorn blossom - but as a child I was always warned not to carry it into the house because it was unlucky. Think back to your own [...]
Writing Prompt – Thursday 25th February
Take a look at something you started writing and didn't finish for some reason. There can be many reasons for this - a change of circumstances, illness or a feeling that whatever [...]
Writing Prompt – Thursday 18th February
For this week's prompt, think about a garden. It can be real or imaginary. Take an imaginary walk around this garden, focusing on colours, sounds, smells and textures. What is the weather [...]
Writing Prompt – Thursday 11th February
It's nearly Valentine's Day. This can be a good theme for stories, poems and novels. Have you ever sent anyone a Valentine card? If so, what happened? Play the 'what if' game. [...]
Beyond the Grapevine: research fragments and ideas for writers
I'm very happy that this now published as a paperback and an ebook. It includes some of my previously published articles in UK magazine 'Grapevine' as well as some writing exercises. Available [...]
New Publication – Beyond the Grapevine – research fragments and writing exercises
The book will be available on Amazon at £1.99 for Kindle and £5 Paperback. It includes articles previously published in a local magazine called 'Grapevine' and creative exercises for writers. The articles [...]
What’s the story?
This is a mini competition I'm running with poet and artist Joy Thomas. (This has also been posted on Facebook). We would like you to look at the painting, give it a [...]