Another post and a new (for you) poem to celebrate the release of my book, which can be bought here. This was one of those poems that came to me in its entirety while I was out walking in the woods. You never know when inspiration might strike… YT link: https://youtu.be/qApeVXfhjRE Natural habitat Here, we…
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My poetry debut – Murmurations – is now available
Dear all, On this most auspicious day – my 42nd birthday – it is my pleasure to announce that my poetry debut, Murmurations, is officially available for purchase through the below link. Meaning you could have the e-book in a matter of minutes (the paperback naturally takes a bit longer)! https://books2read.com/u/mYYAaW The earliest of the…
Updates: poetry reading, book release and newsletter delay
Things have gotten a little crazy with the whole book release and poetry reading thing the past few weeks. I was initially planning on sending out my next newsletter round about today (the 15th of Feb), but I don’t want to half-arse it, and I’ve been too busy not to, lately. I’m still aiming to…
A quick update on book reviews
It occurred to me that my blog used to be about 75% book reviews and now it’s 0%. I do still read (of course) and I do still mostly review books, I just decided that I couldn’t be bothered posting in multiple places, so I now keep my reviews on Goodreads only. If you’re interested…
Book review: Intuitive Eating by Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch
5/5 stars As with Body Positive Power, I think this is a very important book that anyone who struggles with weight, food and/or body image can benefit hugely from reading. It is an anti-diet book, but it does not promote being unhealthy. Rather, the basic principle of the book is making peace with food, and…
Book review: The Tapping Solution for Weight Loss and Body Confidence by Jessica Ortner
4/5 stars I liked this book. There was a lot to recognise and a lot to reflect on. It doesn’t get a full score from me for a couple of reasons, so let me just address those quickly first: I don’t feel this is a very thorough introduction to the practice of energy tapping, as…
Book review: How to Stop Time by Matt Haig
3/5 stars Audible version, narrated by Mark Meadows It’s been a while since I’ve posted anything as I’ve been working on finishing my very first draft of my own novel (which I did last Sunday, yay!) and I tend to read less when I’m writing intensely, plus I’ve been rereading Harry Potter which I don’t…
Book review: The Young Elites by Marie Lu
3/5 stars So I’ll start by saying that this review in particular comes down to personal preference and that I feel like the story warrants a higher rating, I just didn’t really care for it personally. I probably should just give up on YA fantasy as there are just SO many books out there in…
Book review: Monkeys with Typewriters by Scarlett Thomas
4/5 stars I’ve actually had this for a couple of years as I read that a writer I like (I forget whom) used it and recommended it. And honestly, how can you not love that title? For me it will always be associated with that scene in HHG where Ford and Arthur have just been…
Book review: Love your body, change your life (#1) by Emma Wright
3/5 stars So, this is one in a series of books I have been/am reading in order not only to help myself but prepare to help others with issues related to eating, weight and body image. J bought this one for me on a whim and it turned out to not really be my thing….
Too much time, and too little. 