Midsummer extroversion
Midsummer is here. The sun’s cycle has reached its peak. We arrive at the moment where the days are long […]
Life
A sketching challenge
While the tech industry compels us to offhand our creativity to machines, I am going against the grain and sketching.
The poetry of Helen ‘Edie’ Toull
Helen Edith Toull is my great-grandmother and the family poet. She lived from 1888 to 1978, and rather than allow
Earth Pathways 2025 Diary
I am delighted to announce Earth Pathways has accepted three pieces of my work for their 2025 diary. “Earth Pathways
Write a better scene in 5,4,3,2,1
Incorporating the five senses into your writing A year ago, someone shared with me a grounding technique. We all have
A February Birthday
February can feel like a funny month. Its shorter, changeable length gives the impression whoever was making up the months
Photography and me
Photography was my first real creative pursuit. Most things had turned digital by the time I got the bug. The
The benefits of nature writing
Reconnecting with nature through creativity “The wet young beeches were undergoing amputations, bruises, cripplings, and harsh lacerations, from which the
Autumn Equinox
The Balancing Act The Autumn Equinox is a time for reflection and gratitude. This year it falls on 23rd September.
What do I listen to while I’m writing?
If you’ve ever wondered, read on. If you haven’t, but like ambient, electro and soundscapes, then keep reading. Cookies (not