I was thrilled to be hosting some exceptional horror authors at The Cold Shiver @worldfantasy2025.bsky.social We discussed the mechanics of fear and how we can keep our readers on their toes. @hildur.bsky.social @ericlarocca.bsky.social @sarajaynetownsend.bsky.social @joanneanderton.bsky.social

Me moderating the 'older people in Fantasy & Horror' panel earlier today. We came to the conclusion that angry menopausal women are under-represented in genre fiction. #wfc2025 #worldfantasy2025

Trying to break years of writers' block with a new idea featuring my old D&D rogue Viola, who opened up a tavern & restaurant after retiring from adventuring and now works as a private investigator, out of an office above the restaurant? Crime/fantasy crossover! #writinglife #crime #fantasy #dnd

We're in the last days of summer so I've decided to give this lovely Hell Bunnydress one more wearing before the season of summer frocks ends. #ootd #styleover50 #over50andfabulous #hellbunny

Best Books of 2024 In the Beforetimes, I used to diligently log every book I read on Goodreads, setting a goal every year and giving each one a star rating from 1 to 5. Then Covid happened, I was no longer commuting into work every day and everything changed. In many ways, those days feel like a…

Lovely sunny day today! Today's outfit is a skirt from Joe Brown and a top from Pepperberry, both of which I've had for years. The belt, slightly newer, is also from Joe Brown. #ootd #springhassprung #styleover50 #over50andfabulous #joebrown #Pepperberry

Off to have Afternoon Tea in a posh London hotel today, so brought out one of my favourite Collectif dresses for the occasion. #ootd #collectif #styleover50 #vintagestyle #over50andfabulous

Another Hell Bunny dress today - purchased pre-loved from Vinted. #prelovedfashion #ootd #styleover50 #over50andfabulous

Another preloved dress today - this one's from Hell Bunny. It has a back button fastening which makes it really awkward to do up, but it's worth the effort because it's a beautiful dress and fits very well. #ootd #hellbunny #prelovedfashion #styleover50 #over50andfabulous

Today's dress is from Lindy Bop - another Vinted purchase. #prelovedfashion #ootd #styleover50 #over50andfabulous

Spring has arrived when the tulips in the garden start to bloom. #springhassprung #springflowers

British historians: Brexit might be the most catastrophic act of national self-harm ever deliberately perpetuated. America: Hold my beer.

Another Vinted purchase for today's outfit. Red is my favourite colour, and I think this is a good work dress. #ootd #prelovedfashion #styleover50 #over50andfabulous

I did it! 11km in total swum during the month of March, and I raised £525. Thanks so much to everyone who donated. I think the page stays active for a while, if there's anyone who hasn't donated and feels so inclined. Thank you! fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/page/saras-g...

Today's dress is a recent purchase from Vinted. Seems appropriate for a lovely spring day. #ootd #prelovedfashion #styleover50 #over50andfabulous

Today's dungeon bash involves....bugbears! #dnd #dungeonsanddragons #keepontheborderlands #ttrpg

It's spring! Regardless of what the weather is doing. Time to bring out the colourful frocks. #springhassprung ##styleover50 ##over50andfabulous

I got this Alice in Wonderland themed dress from Vinted some time ago and haven't worn it yet. Later today I'm going to a Society of Authors event and it seems as good a reason as any to give it its first outing. #soa #societyofauthors #styleover50 ##over50andfabulous #ootd #aliceinwonderland

Swimming for Charity I have written previously on this blog about my aversion to exercise, and how much I hated PE in school. Then the pandemic put everyone in lockdown in 2020, and during that time I realised that I actually missed swimming. Ever since the pools reopened, in July of that year,…

Bumping my JustGiving page here - I'm doing the 10k Swim Challenge for Cancer Research. I've achieved 3km so far, and I'm 75% at my rather ambitious target of £500. Please consider donating if you can, no matter how small the amount. fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/page/saras-g...

Lady bass players rock! #bassplayer #ladybassist

First kilometre in the bag! #cancerresearchuk #10kswimchallenge fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/page/saras-g...

Starting Over I knew this site had been neglected for a while. Coming back to it I was a bit dismayed to discover the last post was nearly two years ago. The last couple of years have been a bit difficult for a variety of reasons, and the writing really hasn't been happening. In fact there got to…

Decided to do the March 10k swim challenge for Cancer Research. It will keep me on track with my swimming, and there are a lot of people in my life who've been impacted by cancer. Please consider donating if you can. fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/page/saras-g...

I loved Cyndi Lauper in the 80s and I had her first album, 'She's So Unusual' on cassette, because was part of the Walkman Generation and that's how we did things back then. I've now got my hands on a vinyl copy. Listening to it takes me back to being 14 again. #cyndilauper #generationx #80skid

Bought some new Scalextric cars yesterday. The old guy in the shop seemed to be under the impression Scalextric is a toy for boys only. I beg to differ #girlslikescalextrictoo #scalextric #70schildhood

I don't think the cats are moving away from the fire today. #toocoldforcats #hatewinter

6:30am and -4c. Why am I out & about so early? I'm going for a swim before going to work. But it's so difficult, in this weather, when all I want to do is hide under the duvet. #rollonsummer #hatewinter

Back to early-morning writing sessions I go. I am working on the third Shara Summers novel, which I will be self-publishing later this year. #amwriting #writerslife

What are we doing with our Saturday night? Fighting a room full of goblins! #dnd #dungeonsanddragons #ttrrp

Someone brought a box of Quality Street into the office today. For me, this heralds the start of Christmas festivities. #xmas #xmaschocs #qualitystreetmeanschristmas

We throw dice that roll fumbles into the dice jail to think about what they have done. It has lots of inmates tonight. #ttrpg #rpg #baddice

Tabletop rpg day and today it's #Cyberpunk And there are snacks, of course. #rpg #ttrpg

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