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Earthly Bodies is finally out there and I need a sit down.

I’m still here! I went a little quiet because I needed some time off after the launch. I was physically and emotioanlly exhausted. To be honest I think I’m on a comedown from publication. A kind of, it’s finally out there, now what do I do? Luckily for me, I do have plenty to do.Continue reading "Earthly Bodies is finally out there and I need a sit down."

Earth Day 2021

I wanted to think of a pithy one-liner about Earth Day and my book, Earthly Bodies, and couldn’t. What it actually boils down to is; If we don’t start trying to reverse the damage that has been done, my book, or versions of it, might come true. There are plenty of examples where elements ofContinue reading "Earth Day 2021"

Getting Closer to Launch Day

Hello! Spring is in the air, despite the snow. The feeling of new beginnings and fresh starts are all around. Life finds a way, as Jeff Goldblum says in Jurassic Park. And I’m birthing a book… Here are some of my feelings; Giddy, anxious, elated, proud, exhausted, brave.  I’m juggling a lot, *whispers* we areContinue reading "Getting Closer to Launch Day"

Paperback Preorders Are Here

Hello! A quick note to say Earthly Bodies paperbacks are now available. Currently just on Amazon but I am working on getting them available to order elsewhere, like Waterstones and Bookshop.org… Bear with me! The above is a clue as to one of the settings… I bet you can all guess? I also read theContinue reading "Paperback Preorders Are Here"

Signed Earthly Bodies paperback giveaway

Is harmony with nature achievable for us here, on this planet? Its time to be careful what we hope for… Dun, dun duuuunnnnnnn… I’m giving away three signed copies of Earthly Bodies. This is for UK readers only, this time. Click here for more information and the giveaway. I’m also doing a reading of theContinue reading "Signed Earthly Bodies paperback giveaway"

Earthly Bodies Cover Reveal!

Hello, hello, hello!! Just a cover reveal! Super casual…. Honest! I’m actually the opposite of super casual at the moment, I hope you like it?  This is a version of the second favorite as voted for by newsletter subscribers. The first favorite, which was initially mine too, ended up being a No-Go because it wasContinue reading "Earthly Bodies Cover Reveal!"

Creating a Book Cover

You may have missed, or not, that I’m publishing my novel, Earthly Bodies soon. One of the most exciting parts of this for me is getting a cover for the story. I wanted to share with you my brief for the cover design and share the process I went through. Creating a book cover isContinue reading "Creating a Book Cover"

Starting 2021

Hello! Wow, it’s been so long since I updated this blog. I’ve not posted since October 2020. This is the longest gap I’ve ever had between posts. So much has happened. And is still happening. I’ve moved house. Away from the house that we thought was our forever home. We are now living in aContinue reading "Starting 2021"