My mind keeps returning to my MG story about an undiagnosed dyslexic girl. I needed a spark to reopen it & relook at the edits. Then I saw the @chickenhousebooks.bsky.social competition & threw my hat in. www.chickenhousebooks.com/category/blog/ For MG writers, check it out (UK and Ireland only)

12yrs ago today I found the bargain of the century.

mybook.to/MFD #poetrycommunity #poet #poems #readingcommunity

#comingsoon #writingprompts #newbook

I bought a cute pineapple plant, so I am sharing it with you all. Now I need to come up with a name. I'm thinking Pizza 😏 #pineapple

I am currently reading an awesome book. It's always a privilege to read someone's story and lose myself in their world. 🥰

I had an hour to write this afternoon. Could I write??? Nope 😔 But I did re-open an old project and played around a bit. Now to decide if I should make it fantasy or not 🤔 It could go either way

Cute 🥰

Thanks to @lotenauthor.bsky.social for allowing me to write on her blog #guestblogpost www.reloten.com/post/guest-b...

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Hear me out: Rejection Mermaids are far less brutal on the eye. #Querytracker #amquerying

Today, I cut 3000 words to meet a competition word count limit. I can put them back in now, right? RIGHT?!

Something has gone wrong in the world of shoes. The top one looks like something I would stitch together after surviving 20+ yrs in the apocalypse and the bottom one looks like a sci-fi laser gun 👀🫣 Why would anyone buy these? {Shudder}

“Mum, I need some new school shoes. I scuffed mine up playing football.” This is more than a “scuff” {insert eye twitch}

Yes, this is how my cat likes to chill 🤣 #caturday

Lockwood & Co x Only Murders A grumpy teen's selfish choice creates a rift between the living & dead. When demons hunt him, they wrongly take his bestie. Now, he must ally with ghosts he's exploited & his bestie's sunshine girlfriend to prevent more attacks. #QuestPit #Q #YA #F

A little treat in my village. Always admire crafty folk who can make pieces like this 🥰 #VEDay #knitting #crochet

First week at work and I have learned about banana sticker collecting...I have to say I am loving being back in the office again 🥰

It was the first day of my new job today 🥰

I could have been writing, but I spent the afternoon cleaning my car inside and out. My burning thought after this torture... Why do car manufacturers use an interior carpet type that holds dirt, hair etc in a vice-like grip?

Hair oiling - yay or nay? 🤔 #haircare

Missing you @annlittler.bsky.social #cakeandwrite today is delicious clementine cake and a beetroot latte 🥰 I am working on a beta read and dipping into a group project today.

What numpty turns up a week early to start her new job? You guessed it! #Adifferentkindofwalkofshame 🤣🙈

To the pigeons cooing on the roof above my bedroom this morning while I was trying to sleep in 👇🏻

Ate a whole easter egg for lunch. No regrets. 😏

A teen's selfish deed is causing a rift between the living and the dead, one podcast at a time. Death is Live - The Podcast 🎤👻 Shortlisted for #RevPit 2025 🥳 #PosterPit #YA #F #T #R #PosterPitQ

We better crack on @annlittler.bsky.social and get that editing done 🫣

I'm trying to write today, but someone feels clingy.

I'm catching up with all the RevPit announcements today. I was so excited to receive an email saying my #RevPit entry had been shortlisted and included in two #10queries, along with some amazing feedback and supportive encouragement. Thank you! 🥰 Congratulations to the winners!

Hi #writingcommunity! My fave writing event, RevPit, is sadly coming to an end, but #CampRevPit is only just about to start! Anyone can join. It’s free and for writing your MS, editing, whatever - just take a look at the link below. Sign up window is over the next two days. Join me in a cabin! 😃🎉

So tomorrow, eh? I'm keeping my fingers crossed for everyone. I have loved reading your #RevPitWaiting posts. There are so many amazing stories and talented writers out there. #RevPit

I love Stamford, and it was such a beautiful day to explore the market and shops 😁

Eeek, I’m in this awesome newsletter 😁 #writersofbluesky #writtingcommunity

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Redundancy update: I have just signed a job contract. 🎉 I have a job!!! And it’s with a fantastic company!!!

Current status: Limbo

Redundancy update: Two-second interviews this week. I had the first this morning and they are a lovely company. If I am lucky enough to be offered both jobs, it will be a hard choice to make.

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Curtis Brown's prompts are always fun, and there's a chance to win a spot on one of their writing course. Check out their page for more details @cbcreative.bsky.social

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Redundancy update: Two second interviews came in today. Both are really exciting opportunities. Fingers crossed!

I'm very fortunate with my awesome CP list. @annlittler.bsky.social @emmabloorbooks.bsky.social @lifelovelily22.bsky.social @slowlaurus.bsky.social @alethearlyons.bsky.social @pscwillis.bsky.social @letiziawrites.bsky.social @meljrey.bsky.social @phoenixfire110.bsky.social #RevPitWaiting

Today's baking contributions: Fresh cream Victoria sponge was made with my daughter, and my son used my cinnamon bun recipe to make some delicious buns for brunch. Mother’s Day adding to my waistline 😂

Spending Mother's Day baking with my kids 🥰

Ooooh, I have a few 😏 besides #ghostwip that I subbed. They range from MG to Adult, but they all have one common theme: snarky characters who are flawed and often unreliable. My inspiration comes from the strangest places at times, and I am currently thinking about an office-based thriller.

Cozy kitty 🥰

I could so eat two cream eggs right now, but alas I only had one.

I received so many calls from recruiters today that my head is spinning, and they all called when I was not near a pen and paper. Now, I must work out who was who and for what job.🙈 Hopefully, the plea to e-mail me the details was understood!