The wildflower seeds rewarded us with some stunning colours. Buds are budding, blooms are blooming and we've got a lot of veg prepping itself for our plates. Tomatoes and courgettes are looking fab. #AuthorsInTheWild

Heading off to the @societyofauthors.bsky.social summer gathering soon, networking and socialising at their prize-giving 📚😊 #AuthorsInTheWild

Hoping to meet some readers who are ready to buy our books. 📚📚📚 Free entry, cafe on site, beautiful environment, and loads of authors with fiction and nonfic books. #bookcommunity #writingcommunity #readercommunity #SudburyLitFest #SupportLocalAuthors

If you've ever been interested in writing non-fiction, or even if you were on the fence about it, consider watching my @societyofauthors.bsky.social talk tomorrow. It's online, and it's free! societyofauthors.org/event/writer... (And a huge thanks to @sjbiswriting.bsky.social for this opportunity)

The Christmas Elves got to work and made a bauble to hang on the tree! What can you make using the ideas inside 201 Cost-Friendly Activities? Link to book in bio

201 Cost Friendly Activities For All Ages and Abilities is now available in ebook format: tr.ee/Yleu5X ☺️📚

201 Cost Friendly Activities For All Ages and Abilities is now available in ebook: tr.ee/Yleu5X 📚☺️🌿🌹 One of the suggestions is:...

201 Cost Friendly Activities for All Ages and Abilities Another new book to welcome to the family.There's something for everyone inside. I hope it becomes one of your Go To books for ideas. 💡 Ebook now available tr.ee/8wnneb

201 Cost Friendly Activities for All Ages and Abilities Learn about astronomy, make a birthday gift, recycle your clothes, make new ones, volunteer in the community, learn to knit, watch the sunset, go for a picnic, or so much more! Out now. 😎📚 tr.ee/8wnneb

201 Cost Friendly Activities for All Ages and Abilities 📚In a generation where screen time is high, this book reminds us about imagination and creativity 📚Very child and adult friendly 📚I wish I'd had this book when my children were little 👉 tr.ee/8wnne 👈

Whether you're thinking about things to do for the summer holidays...🌴looking to enjoy some me-time...💋considering things to do with your family...👨‍👩‍👧want to plan some time with your friends...🙋 Low cost & free activities. 😎📖👀 Ebook now available tr.ee/8wnneb

201 Cost Friendly Activities is now available via ebook but if you want a copy signed👇👇👇 What: Meet The Authors Where: Costa Coffee, Clacton Shopping Village, Stephenson Road, CO154TL When: Friday 27 June 10-2pm www.amazon.co.uk/201-Cost-Fri...

201 Cost Friendly Activities (For All Ages and Abilities) coming soon in ebook. Some of the reviews ... 📚In a generation where screen time is high, this reminds us about imagination & creativity 📚I wish I'd had this when my children were little.

Signed copies available from me at the Anglian Authors Book Fair. Sun 22 June @ Sudbury Arts Center, Suffolk (ebook coming soon) #SummerHolidays #ThingsToDo #FamilyActivities #ChildrensHolidays #EnvironmentalActivities #OpenYourMind #CreativeActivities #SoloActivities #FunWithFriends

New book! New book! New book! 201 Cost Friendly Activities is finally in my hands and you can get your copy at the Anglian Authors Book Fair this Sunday 22 June 2025 at Sudbury Arts Center (CO102EA) from 10-3pm.

New book! New book! New book! 201 Cost Friendly Activities is finally in my hands and you can get your copy at the Anglian Authors Book Fair this Sunday 22 June 2025 at Sudbury Arts Center (CO102EA) from 10-3pm. #Unboxing

What: Anglian Authors Book Fair organised by Julia Stone When: Sun 22nd June 10-3pm Where: Sudbury Arts CO10 2EA Authors attending incl: (me 😉) TG Trouper Carley-Ann Osborn - Author R E Loten/Henrietta Edwards Beryl P Brown and more 📚

Oooh my submission was shortlisted in Writing Magazine this month 😊📚. For info my short story was entitled The Opponent about a boxing match of sorts with a strong overtone of sci-fi/fantasy about #AI. 📚 #WritingMagazine

Throughout June and July, I'll be participating in, or organising, lots of book/author events. This one, Anglia Authors Book Fair organised by author Julia Stone is on Sun June 22 at Sudbury Arts Center, UK (CO10 2EA) I'll be chairing a panel & reading. Details below. Pls share.

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#MentalHealthMatters 🐦🐝🌞☁️ Taking a moment away from my desk to experience the wonder that is sunshine in the UK. #CreativeBiz #UKWeather #UKSunshine #StockingUpMyVitD

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Last day today (Thurs April 24 2025) to catch me during this residency at Costa Coffee, Clacton Shopping Village CO15 4TL. I'll be here from 10am until 1pm to answer any creative writing related questions you have. #CreativityCommunityConnection #writingcommunity #WriterInResidence

It was this kind of day today 🌞☁️🏍️🏍️🏍️ #Motorcycle #PillionRider

As the sign says... 😊📚🖊️ Costa Coffee, Clacton Shopping Village, CO15 4TL Essex, UK

What: Writing Coach in Residence When: 10am-1pm Thursdays in April Where: Costa Coffee, Clacton Shopping Village (CO15 4TL) Need assistance with your creative writing project? Have questions about techniques? I can help. #WritingResidency #WritingCommunity #WritersHelpingWriters

Imagine my surprise this morning while working through last month's @mslexia.bsky.social mag when I see my own book mentioned. Thank you MsLexia. ❤️ @penandswordbooks.bsky.social

Half way through the residency at #CostaCoffee in Clacton Shopping Village today. Rachel and Wendy are here to make your fave drink while I await your creative writing related questions. 📚😊☕🫖 #WritingResidency

Found you 😄 @mslexia.bsky.social Just learned you had a bsky account thru an article in your mag. Yay! 📚😊

Hiya, a reminder that I'm at Costa Coffee in Clacton Shopping Village, Stephenson Road every Thursday in March and April as their Writing Coach in Residence. I'll be available to answer your writing related questions from 10am-1pm. #WritersHelpingWriters #writingcommunity

Another new #needlework project ☺️Loving how this freestyle #embroidery is working out. It's not finished yet but it's really delicate and so pretty.🪡 #AuthorsWhoCraft #InternationalWomensDay2025

📚Writing Coach in Residence 📚Thursdays in March & April starting #WorldBookDay Mar 6 📚10am-1pm. 📚 #CostaCoffee, Clacton Shopping Village, Stephenson Road, #Essex CO15 4TL I'll try to answer your writing related questions. If I can't, I'll redirect you to someone who can.🙂📚 #WritingCommunity

The last 5 years have been pretty cool with: 2020 - Graduating 2021 - Publishing Livin' & Lovin' in Texas 2022 - Publishing Dream State 2023 - Publishing I've Got A Pen And I'm Not Afraid To Use It 2024 - A Guide to Creative Writing @penandswordbooks.bsky.social

For those following my #FitnessJourney, this week had to be adapted. Therefore, it was: Sun: 🚶  Mon: 🏋️ Tues: 🏃&🚶 Weds:🏃&🚶 Thurs: 🏃&🚶 No swimming now until after the holidays. Merry Christmas ✨✨ ✨

To end the week, this little elf has built himself a Christmas tree from the Dream State novel. #SelfDevelopment #ElfDevelopment (No books (or elves) were harmed in the making of this blog✨😊✨) Link to book in bio or if preferred I can DM it to you. www.amazon.co.uk/Dream-State-...

I'll be taking Jan 2025 off from client work to focus on a project, so won't be available. I won't be on social media much either. (Should you like to check in on me throughout this darkest part of the year, I'd appreciate it.) Thank you for your support Merry Christmas 🎄📚

Thank you 🌲✨🎁😊📚✨

This little elf is feeling on top of the world because of the knowledge he's Learned from A Guide to Creative Writing. #SelfDevelopment #ElfDevelopment (No books (or elves) were harmed in the making of this blog✨😊✨) @penandswordbooks.bsky.social www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/A-Guide-to-C...

I'll be taking January 2025 to focus on a project so won't be available to clients. I will, however, return to my desk offering the services from For The Love of Books from February. Thank you for all your support this year. Merry Christmas 🎄📚

(Edit: I'll be repeating this blog until the end of the week.📚) Once this year is over, I'll be taking January 2025 to focus on a project, so won't be available. However, I will return to my desk in February. Merry Christmas 🎄📚

Some of my efforts over the years: 2006-2024

To keep you in the loop, once this year is over, I'll be taking January 2025 to focus on a project, so won't be available. However, I will return to my desk offering the services from For The Love of Books from February. Merry Christmas 🎄📚

To keep you in the loop, once this year is over, I'll be taking January 2025 to focus on a project, so won't be available and not much on social media. However, I will return to my desk offering the services from For The Love of Books from February. Merry Christmas 🎄📚

Poor elves have tired themselves out wrapping the books. Get your copy of any of these via these links: A Guide to Creative Writing lnkd.in/epyaWqHx Dream State lnkd.in/eZ2r_bHe Livin' and Livin' in Texas lnkd.in/ey35s-xD I've Got a Pen and I'm Not Afraid to Use It lnkd.in/e8ANNfWq

Now the elf has learned how to write his name, he's teaching the other one. They can only go from strength to strength now. A Guide to Creative Writing is so cool, they'll be writing all the gift tags on presents next year. @penandswordbooks.bsky.social www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/A-Guide-to-C...

Mon: 🏃&🚶 Tues: 🏊 70 lengths/56 mins in 20 mtr pool  Weds: 🏃&🚶 Weird week this week, all my fitness days are around the wrong way. 👀🤪 Not bad though. #FitnessJourney

After posting that I caught one of the elves reading the chapter on 'Creative Writing Exercises for All Ages', I saw this! Not so silly - this elf is teaching himself how to write his name. That's (s)Elf empowerment! 😅🎄📖 @penandswordbooks.bsky.social www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/A-Guide-to-C...

The Christmas elves aren't altogether stupid! I caught one of them with A Guide To Creative Writing, reading the chapter on 'Creative Writing Exercises for All Ages'. Let's see if any of it sunk in... 📖🎄 @penandswordbooks.bsky.social Buy copies here: www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/A-Guide-to-C...

The Christmas elves are getting up to no good with my books. This was them with a copy of A Guide To Creative Writing published by @penandswordbooks.bsky.social I'll be sharing more (without them knowing) hoping it'll shame them into being less mischievous. Link for book via bio.

S13 Ep6 Comfort Zone. We've all got one - whether we care to admit it or not and getting outside of it can be quite the challenge. SHOW NOTES www.loveofbooks.co.uk www.facebook.com/groups/theversatilewriterpodcastgroup Episode here: theversatilewriter.podbean.com/e/s13-e6-com...