As a writer in the modern world, I’ve often been told I need to have a ‘social media presence’. As someone born in the 1970s, I’ve always felt an aversion to social media in terms of not really understanding it and having no interest in engaging with it. Then, in June 2023, I […]
Author: Annie
Not My Banana
Over the last year, my human, Annie, has been dealing with a lot of uncertainty. Her husband, Dave, was suffering from a health issue that resulted in intermittent attacks of severe pain, but his surgery date kept getting pushed back. Annie felt helpless, unable to do anything to help, but also experiencing a high […]
Behind Every Hero
My short story, Behind Every Hero, was Highly Commended in the 2023 MTP Short Story Competition and is included in the competition anthology – which you can buy here.
The Outer Shell
My short piece, The Outer Shell, won the Wild Atlantic Writing Award for Flash Fiction! You can read the story and an interview with me here.
Weeknotes – S07E30 – Satisfied With Progress
Summary: I feel like I got a lot done this week, but without feeling overwhelmed or as if I had to spend more time on things than I wanted, which is good! Monday: I wrote my reviews for Barbenheimer. I also wrote a review of a book I decided to give up on. […]
Weeknotes – S07E29 – Launching an Instagram Bear!
Summary: This was six-day writing/editing/project week, after four seven-day weeks in a row! I’m not sure how I’m doing this, but long may it continue (at least in enthusiasm and productivity, if not actual days). Monday: I wanted to get a lot done today, so I sat at my desk like a proper worker […]
Weeknotes – S07E28 – All Stanley All The Time
Summary: It was all Stanley all the time this week – though I did also get some paid editing work done and made some progress on my own projects. But Stanley the bear has now launched his online campaign to reach as many hearts as possible! Monday: Back to work after a lovely and […]
Radio Silence
Do you ever feel like you’re constantly being bombarded by information and you find it difficult to relax and hear your own voice amidst all the noise? Today’s human world is full of fantastic ways to entertain and distract ourselves, no matter where we are or what we’re doing – streaming TV, podcasts, audiobooks, […]
Stanley’s the One
My short story, Stanley’s the One, was longlisted for the 2023 Parracombe Prize and is included in this year’s competition anthology – you can buy a copy here.
Weeknotes – S07E27 – Super Productivity
Summary: My third seven-day writing/editing week in a row! And I’m still excited about both my paid editing work and my own personal projects! So, that’s nice… Monday: Back to reality after my amazing writing retreat of last week… And I really did go back to reality, as I spent nearly five hours thoroughly […]