This week, I treated myself (and my lovely boyfriend) to Afternoon Tea at the Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum — and I’m so glad I did. As part of the upcoming Romance Writing Festival on October 18th, there’ll be a special “Afternoon Tea with an Editor” event hosted right here, so I wanted to check […]
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Life Between the Lines – A June Update
There’s something about June that invites a deep breath — a pause between projects, a slower rhythm, and a chance to look around at what’s growing (literally and metaphorically). After a busy spring of events, edits, and creative deadlines, I’ve had a little bit of time out as my parents have been for a visit. […]
Writing Through It – Part One: The Notebook That Saved Me
When I was a child, writing wasn’t a hobby or a creative outlet. It was a lifeline. Most weekends, my family and I would pack up and drive to my grandparents’ house. My grandmother was seriously ill, and my mother, brother, and I would spend the weekend helping my grandfather help care for her, as […]
Quiet Spaces: On Mental Health, Fiction, and Finding Myself Again
There was a time, not too long ago, when my world went quiet—not in a peaceful, contented way, but in the kind of silence that follows burnout. I had spent years in the demanding, precise world of accountancy, ticking all the boxes of a ‘successful’ life, until I realised I was completely disconnected from myself. […]
Siblings Day Reflection: The Quiet Sister and the Difficult Bond Between Twins
Today, on National Siblings Day, we celebrate the bond that shapes us from childhood—the laughter, the rivalry, the fierce loyalty, and the sometimes painful silences. Nowhere is that bond more intricate and emotionally charged than between identical twins. In The Quiet Sister, this connection lies at the heart of the novel’s tension, mystery, and emotional […]
My Month-Long Book Launch Adventure
The last few weeks have been a joyful whirlwind, and I’m finally sitting down with a big mug of tea to reflect on it all. The Quiet Sister officially came out on March 10th—and instead of a single launch day, I somehow ended up with a month-long celebration! I want to take you behind the […]