I have being trying to create a Christmas Short Story collection for over three years now, each year something stops me, this year it was the passing of my dear and wonderful Dad. A shock to our core and a vast void that will forever remain unfilled. However his motto in life was always 'Above... Continue Reading →

I’m always thinking about stories, always adding to the never ending lists of ones to write someday. A few years ago I had a conversation with the very creative and fabulous Stan Notte and Theresa Cunningham and I said I thought I had a great opening line for a story - ‘I wonder would he... Continue Reading →

Valentine’s Day always fascinates me. It’s such an unusual day and complicated celebration for so many people. While I think it is wonderful to celebrate love, shouldn’t we be letting the people around us who we love know that they are loved everyday! The cliched chocolates and roses are a commercial cop out in declarations... Continue Reading →

I’ve been AWOL - you all know that’s how I roll! But just a little nudge to let you know Dare to Believe The Silver Comb is available as an Audio book on Spotify and all other podcast platforms through Anchor. It took me forever but I got there in the end. Audiobook Lots coming... Continue Reading →

(A second story because let's be honest I've neglected this poor site all year. Enjoy!) Inside she felt herself the equal of anyone on this earth, she was equal to anybody in this world, she was worthy of love and affection, she was someone - a daughter, a sister, a friend she had worth.  She... Continue Reading →

A short story to get you in the festive mood... The chill of a December morning, packing up the car, full to the brim with cozy knits and sparkling presents.  Heading south on the dual carriageway after a pit stop for fuel, the car filled with petrol and a keep cup filled with a cinnamon... Continue Reading →

I wrote this little piece at the very start of Lockdown, when I had mad ideas of finishing books and writing all day - real life proved very different but I hope you like it. And then we took a minute … to breath, to rest, to calm the storms in our heads and ease... Continue Reading →