Poems About Dementia

One of my poems, ‘Bedside’ has been included in a new and very special anthology published by Sidhe Press. It’s a collection of poems about dementia, a subject very close to my heart. I wrote the poem about my Mum, who was sadly diagnosed with this condition a few years ago and is now in […]

Mindful Writing

I used to think mindfulness was about living in the moment and enjoying the beauty of nature – I do a lot of that and it’s wonderful! But mindfulness is so much more than just meditation and stillness… it’s also, observing and accepting our emotions, including the ones we wish we didn’t feel. People sometimes […]

Lockdown Haiku

I’ve discovered I really like writing Haiku. I’ve found them a great distraction these last few weeks. I love playing with words and although Haiku are relatively simple in form, their structure requires as much creative thought as any regular poem. Usually Haiku relate to emotions or seasons, often focused in nature, which appeals to […]

Butterfly on lavender.

The Healing Power of Words

Writing is so much more than a creative outlet, it’s cathartic too. The mere act of writing it all down can help us navigate the storm of turbulent emotions that often rages when we go through traumatic times. I struggled to write about my experiences when I was being treated for breast cancer last year; […]

The Quiet Time

Some more poems, mostly written during Covid-19 quarantine, whilst I have been ‘shielding’ from coronavirus.  Life certainly has a way of coming at us – and I was thinking this year would be a bit calmer!  I’ve never known anything quite like this, I don’t think any of us have, hopefully we never will again.  […]

Paying Tribute to Trees

I’ve been inspired by the Forestry Commission’s ongoing celebration of their centenary to join in the nationwide ‘Tribute to Trees’ and pen a poem about the healing nature of woodland. We have so many beautiful spots here in Northumberland and I’m often to be found treading through leaves and talking to trees! Woods are so therapeutic. In […]

Audio Book album covers for Bertie the Guinea Pig stories

Bertie Guinea Pig Audio Books

Bertie’s guinea pig stories have grown in to quite a collection in his app and I’m delighted that all twelve of his tales are now also available as audio books too! I’ve just added Volume 3 to the audio book collection. Bertie’s final volume includes the last four squeaky guinea pig tales, Bertie’s Halloween Treat, […]

Audio Book Collection

I’m thrilled to see the second volume of my guinea pig tales now online as audio book downloads. Bertie’s stories continue to go from strength to strength and the second volume of audio books is a great addition to his collection. In this volume, Santa has a problem, can Bertie help? Little Amy guinea pig […]

New audio book collection

Bertie’s books are now available in a new format! I’m very proud to announce the first volume of Bertie guinea pig audiobooks is now on sale. I’ve remastered the original app talking books, adding extra squeaks and sound effects to bring his stories to life in audiobook  form. I’m often asked how else people can […]