The world has always relied on women's unpaid labour, but these days, it is becoming increasingly difficult for them to provide it.

Two author interviews about my novels, writing process and journey as an independent author. Discover the stories behind Far From Harm and Before She Killed Him, and hear what inspired me to write them.

Getting my books on Amazon was just the start of becoming an independent author.

Learning to become an independent author, reclaiming my work and taking ownership of my writing career.

The day my publisher gave me back my rights and my decision to become on independent author.

Making a man the center of your world will not guarantee your future.

Why the next few days may be your last chance to buy them Photo by Author A chapter of my writing life is coming to an end. I've recently been told that my publisher is returning the rights to my books. I'm not the only author affected; several of us published under them have had our rights returned. As a result, my books will be leaving Amazon after 30 June, with the change taking effect from 1 July. I don't yet know what the future holds for these books. For now, I'm simply

Starting over after divorce at 50 is overwhelming. I share the realities of rebuilding, housing, identity, and independence, after a long-term marriage ends.

The feminine archetypes of maiden, mother, and crone emerged in my novels and in my life without me realising.

Follow my progress through Julia Cameron's creativity course, that taught me so much about art, and about myself Photo by Jensine Odom on Unsplash The Artist's Way took me on a very interesting journey, through creativity, loss and life reinvention. If you're thinking about doing this course, I would definitely recommend it, as you will benefit in all aspects of your life. I have published my 12-part series on Medium, where I recorded my progress through The Artist's Way one

Week 6of The Artist's Way is all about a sense of abundance, and I go on a romantic getaway with my husband. I didn't know it would be our last one.

Week 5 of The Artist's Way is all about possibility and my writing dreams of publication came true.

The Artist's Way, Week 4: My Journey Through Lockdown, Loss and Life Reinvention.

The Artist's Way, Week 3: My Journey Through Lockdown, Loss and Life Reinvention.

In Week 2 of The Artist's way, I learn to protect my inner artist, my time and my energy.

My 12-Week Creativity Journey Through Lockdown, Loss and Life Reinvention.

How I survived betrayal trauma to reinvent my life and achieve my dreams of becoming a published author.

Far From Harm is available on audio from Amazon and Audible.

I am wearing my mother-in-law's signature scent to remember her in her last days.

Take time to relax and unwind this holiday season. Wishing everyone the best for 2026.