Well - that was fun, my first day (of three) teaching workshops to kids at the international school
It went even better than I expected; the kids were so engaged and truly a joy to spend time with. Today, we discussed Social Media, Influence, and how the words we use matter.
Ten small truths about me.
No algorithms, no optimisation — just the human behind the words.
If you're new here, say hi and tell me a little about yourself. There's nothing I love more than getting to know my readers and fellow authors
#barcelonawriter #writersofbarcelona #meettheauthor
Don’t let January slip by… with all those good intentions going with it. Get in touch before the 31st to book in your MS assessment or mentoring and lock in those 2025 prices
#mentor #amwriting
I might detest the early school runs - but views like this make it worth it
A chilly -6 this morning, but it won't take long for that Spanish sun to melt away the sparkle on the branches
#Magical #WinterSun
I was so ill all last week - today I am TRYING to catch up and 'eat all my frogs' before shutting down for Christmas - but life keeps getting in the way!
I've got post to arrange, emails to reply to and messages to reply to
So - what am I doing? Staring at my list wondering where to start! 😂
Success!
10 days before Christmas & we have done ALL our Christmas shopping!
Off to Germany on Friday to the BEST Christmas market. Finally, a stress free, fun, family Christmas!
2024 was a year of change, this Christmas is all about relaxing with zero stress ❤️
Today has been an 'admin' day - setting up my diary for the next year & making sure this year is all 'wrapped up' 😉
I have space for two #mentees & space to take on #ManuscriptReports from January -get in touch if you're looking for #WritingSupport
Find out more: bit.ly/4hD2j8r #WritingCommunity
Thank you so much - I'm spending today reading your ARC, so maybe being poorly has it's perks. x
I think all those born on a Friday the 13th are given just a little bit extra 'star dust'... I know mine was (she's the one my debut book was based on!)
It's #Friday13th - I'm curious: are you superstitious?
It's a GOOD luck day in our house, our gorgeous (very preemie) daughter was born on Friday13th - & despite being told she might not survive, she screamed her way into the world & fought every battle to stay
Tell me your #Fridaythe13th stories
I've been so poorly so haven't been on social media.. but I popped on today to see my second book #WhenYouWereMine shooting up the charts in the US. Lovely to see so many readers connecting with this story
Only 99p & 99c! Why not gift a copy to a friend for Christmas?
amzn.to/3WPOISY
For all those in the USA - #WhenYouWereMine is one of the #KindleMonthly deals for December - meaning you can grab a copy for just 0.99c!
You can buy and #gift #Kindle books to others too - which makes it the perfect gift to 'send' to a friend for #Christmas
https://amzn.to/4fSYQ4f #KindleDeals
To ALL readers out there - we KNOW books are expensive, and reading should be accessible to all. That's why Libraries are SO important. Borrowing books/audio books rather than buying still helps an author.. and keeps alive the places that inspired us to write in the first place.
This weeks #FollowFriday posts are live... pop over and check out the thread of fabulous accounts... #FridayFollows #WritingCommunity
3: @biggreenbooks.bsky.social - I ❤️ an #IndependentBookshop & support as many as I can
BigGreenBookshop stock fabulous signed editions & each Wednesday they do a #buyastrangerabook day, one of the best initiatives to hit this platform - please check them out
#ShopLocal #Booksellers #FavesonFriday
2: @sophiehannah.bsky.social - Not only is Sophie an incredible author, a Christie expert (you KNOW how obsessed I am with Agatha Christie) but she's also an incredible coach - offering courses that change your attitude to life as well as writing. #FavesOnFriday
This week's #FridayFollows:
1: @amygaffney.bsky.social - Amy (who writes as Rosie) is a fabulous author with #TheMoonlightGardeningClub earned her a special place in my heart. Fans of Faith Hogan/Sheila O'Flanagan will LOVE her novels
#WomensFiction #AmReading #FavesOnFriday
Thank you - although I should point out that I got married just after having a baby (and was carrying quite a bit of weight around my stomach). So I was starting with a bigger dress size than I would normally wear lol
My boobs in particular have shrunk 😂😂😂
I don't feel old enough to have a daughter doing GCSE's & it really doesn't feel that long since I got married!
Time is a tricky bugger - it sneaks up on you when you're not looking
Well, today has been surreal - almost 17 years to the day he proposed, I found myself back in my wedding dress... with our daughter taking pictures for her GCSE photography mock exam!
Woke up this morning to the first frost of the year at #GranjitaWilson - the way the morning sun hits those changing leaves.. 🍁 ❄️
It’ll be 18degree by lunchtime… not bad for end of November
I live in Paradise #NoFiltersNeeded
I've done NO writing - horrible migraine stole the words from my brain & the breath from my chest
Thank god hubby offered to do the school run so I could stand under a very hot shower
Migraines are debilitating & are not #justaheadache - aura migraines are the WORST
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The magic of #buyastrangerabook day never ends!
@jenniferfindlay.bsky.social had just sent me £20, so I can buy someone the book of their choice.
Any book (doesn't have to be on my website)
If there's something you're after, get in touch.
UK only.
#KnowingMeKnowingYou
#ThisChildofMine was a book of the soul; in my mind, I knew how Stephanie looked. Writing dialogue, I imagined Amy Adams, and this picture was pinned above my desk.
Who would YOU cast as Stephanie? Do you need to 'see' the character in your mind to be invested in the story?
It’s Sunday - I’m gonna chill for the day .. and with the final outlander episodes releasing, hubby and I have decided to start back at the beginning in preparation for the final episodes!
Stew in the oven, coffee in hand and sexy Scottish men on TV. The PERFECT Sunday! #Outlander
Oh I couldn’t agree more. Especially as most midlist authors go into this process thinking they will at least get a LITTLE bit of effort and rarely do 🙄
My eldest daughter is about to start her iGCSE Mock in Film Studies...
This whole week has been stressful & next week will be even harder, but this exam - she's so excited about and feels ready.
Watching her study something she's passionate about really does make me smile
This weeks #FollowFriday has been added to the thread - pop over and take a look. I'll add to this each week, so you can scroll back to see if you have missed any.
❤️
3: Last this week is @thebookparty.bsky.social - one for #Bloggers, #Readers and #Authors alike
This fabulous event, run by @ajwestauthor.bsky.social & Victoria Hyde is THE place to be!
Bringing together authors and readers in the most spectacular venues for giggles, bubbles & plenty of book geekery
2: @janetemson.bsky.social - If you're a #BookLover, you likely follow Janet already, but I can't not mention this account. Whenever I am truly stuck for a next read - this is where I come. So - for booklovers everywhere, make sure you're not missing out
