Words and phrases I can’t wait to stop using in 2021Unprecedented “Wow, hasn’t this year been so unprecedented?” I mean- I know it has. I know it has, just like every other person on the…Dec 15, 2020Dec 15, 2020
Life as a secondary school teacher in the time of covidIn addition to the many other hats I wear, I’m a teacher. As it’s my full-time job and what I spend the greatest proportion of my waking…Oct 14, 2020Oct 14, 2020
Things to do before sending your novel to your editorOne of the many things I spend my time doing is editing novels on Fiverr. I mostly work with those who intend to self-publish, and I…Sep 13, 2020Sep 13, 2020
Writing a Young Adult novel: five top tipsSo you’ve decided to write a YA novel! Congratulations! YA is a fantastic genre and one of my personal favourites. My experience here is…Jun 8, 2020Jun 8, 2020
10 Things I Have Learned About Mental Health, In Time For Mental Health Awareness WeekIt is Mental Health Awareness Week in the UK, which means that Facebook and Twitter will be flooded with cutesy, feelgood memes and people…May 19, 2020May 19, 2020
My migraines are ruining my lifeI don’t remember the first time I had a migraine. I think it’s probably for the best; I still sometimes feel like I’m dying when I’m in…Apr 29, 2020Apr 29, 2020
Escapril Day 8: HometownHome is here But it is also not here It is on the other side of the globe When it is today in one home It is tomorrow in another home And…Apr 8, 2020Apr 8, 2020
Escapril Day 7: Chemical ReactionHe never looked at her Never spoke to her Never acknowledged her breathy laughs or timid smiles She was a ghost to him And when she lay in…Apr 8, 2020Apr 8, 2020
Escapril Day 6: ObsessionShe buried him under the porch The blood caked beneath her fingernails The bruises on her arms Flat round fingerprints The taste of him…Apr 8, 2020Apr 8, 2020
Escapril Day 5: The View From Up HereWhen I was on the ground Looking up Head thrown back, sun beaming in my face Blinded by golden potential The flawless sky seemed far away…Apr 7, 2020Apr 7, 2020
