A question for authors

Over the spring and summer this year, I read quite a few books. Most of them brilliant, I have decided that if I get too bored I don't continue right away. I still give the book a second chance later on, because sometimes it's not the book but my mindset, the weather, distractions or not … Continue reading A question for authors →

What if?

What if? If you were still here, then today we'd spend some time together to celebrate your 56th Birthday. You'd be so happy to now have two healthy grandchildren. We'd go for a walk in the park. Maybe we would be making plans for the weekend. Would you like to go searching for mushrooms, just the … Continue reading What if? →

P is for Permission #AtoZChallenge

P is for Permission I have the tendency to ask for permission. Until recently, until coming to the realisation, I had the unexplained need for an acknowledgement of my decisions, a green light, a "go ahead!" All of these things often delayed me in my actions, put me on a detour or kept me from … Continue reading P is for Permission #AtoZChallenge →

Great Blogging Events – Part 1: Weekly Events

Great Blogging Events - Part 1: Weekly Events When I started blogging last year I quickly realised that there are various events that can tickle ones creativity, gain readers, find new blogs, build a blogging habit... Many of my readers found me through such events, and I found many of the blogs I read through … Continue reading Great Blogging Events – Part 1: Weekly Events →

Learning to Twitter – Part 1

As you probably know by now, I hosted a multi-contributor advent calendar in December 2015. There are many things I learnt while playing hostess, and one of them was how to find my way around twitter. I joined twitter in September, just before my first guest appearance and after a blogger had asked me where … Continue reading Learning to Twitter – Part 1 →

10 disadvantages of writing in a notebook

Last week I shared with you ten reasons why writing in a notebook is great, but with anything that is positive, there are negatives too. So today, I want to share with you ten things that make me think twice before I pick up my notebook and fountain pen to write. Copy-pasting will ruin your … Continue reading 10 disadvantages of writing in a notebook →

10 reasons why writing in a notebook is great

What medium do you use to write? A computer? A typewriter? Pen and paper? Pen and a notebook? Today, I want to explore ten advantages of using a notebook for writing. I have a growing collection of Moleskin notebooks, which you might know have smooth paper and are lovely to write on, especially with a … Continue reading 10 reasons why writing in a notebook is great →