This post is brought to you by the number 2

Today, this blog is 2 years old.

Wow.

I feel like I am standing on a small mountain, looking back at the huge climb that I've just made. Did I really struggle all that way to get up here? And look at the view! To think, there was once a time, right down there at the start of this hike when I was terrified of publishing every single post. When I first posted my prologue to 20 Years Later, sweat literally broke out on my forehead. Look back and laugh, eh?

Let's sit down, enjoy the view together and have a cup of tea.

I can honestly say that starting this blog was one of the best decisions I have ever made. It sounds grand, but it's true. In just two years this blog has given me:

Confidence to share my writing with other people
Support from lovely readers such as your good self to keep trying to get published
A career in audio book narration
A way to connect with interesting and funny people around the world (yes, you)
A space to be "out there in the world" and still feel safe
A place to air my fears and demons and realise I'm not alone
A means of sharing fiction and getting feedback

And so much more…

This year two books will be published with my name on their covers. Those books will see the light of day because of this blog, and your support. Without your kindness, your enthusiasm, your camaraderie and your encouragement, I fear I would not have persisted in trying to make the dream come true.

Thank you.

How shall we celebrate? For starters, how about you leave a comment telling everyone about yourself? Then you can all get to know each other, and find out about the amazing things you guys do. I know there are writers, artists, scientists, dreamers and other extraordinarily clever and talented people that read this blog. Some of you have only ever contacted me privately, some of you only comment occasionally, some of you speak up every time (bless you).

I would love it if each and every one of you said hello and told us all two things, about yourself, about what you do or anything else you want, and a link to your place if you have one.

Over to you!