Welcome!
I write with honesty and a belief in the power of healing threaded throughout my books and the posts in this section.
These posts are snippets of the hard and the beautiful bits of my life. I hope you find something here that speaks to you, lifts your spirit, or simply makes you feel less alone.
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F.E.A.R. False Evidence Appearing Real
Overcome irrational fears and embrace courage. Discover practical steps to challenge fear and find the courage to live a fulfilled, joyful life.
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Swedish Death Cleaning and a gift from a Friend
Is it time to declutter with purpose? Find out how a simple philosophy changed my perspective.
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The Power of Hindsight: Learning, Growing, Moving Forward
Dear Reader Life’s Lessons – Does Hindsight Bring Understanding? If you challenged me, I could never count the number of times I might have said: “If only I’d known how this was going to turn out, I wouldn’t have been so upset, worried, or afraid back then.” I guess you’ve had a similar moments -…
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Ferocious Curiosity – Do you have it too?
Dear Reader Curiosity – again! I’ve been thinking of the C Words again! Woke up thinking of the tips people give about how to live to a ripe old age and that one of those tips is to keep curious – one of the C Words I’ve written of before – but today in a…
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Unexpected connections came with renewed health!
Dear Reader Welcome to 2025! Healthier already – I’m pleased to say I have been diligent in looking after my physical self these past few months, as I mentioned in my end of year newsletter. Also in caring for my mental health. I’m amazed to see the connections between the both and how progress from…
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An end of year gift!
Dear Reader As 2024 Draws to a Close, let me share some thoughts Why I write – my gift to you Are you curious about the inspiration that drives my writing? I’d like to gift you ‘My Writing Manifesto’ that explores my passion, purpose, and personal journey behind every word I put on the page.…
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Can you Write Your Story? Yes you can!
Dear Reader Stories that Touch my Heart 1. A Published Story Recently my daughter Amy recommended a book to me: The Angry Women’s Choir by Meg Bignell, set in Tasmania. Set in Tasmania – a novel with all the emotions I very rarely read a book twice, and rarely in the same year. As soon…
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What really energises you?
Dear Reader An Unexpected Review! Thanks to Pauline Reid (Reviewer NZ) for the amazing review of my little children’s book called Beatrice Learns Compassion, the little angel with one large wing. Pauline Reid Review “I saw Angel in the title and I thought, that’s it! This would make a brilliant Christmas pressie for kids, nieces,…
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Roses, Love and Joy, and Self Care surprises
Dear Reader Embracing reality! It’s time for an update of my photo – with a hearty “Thank you” to my granddaughter Ana for her patience and skills in taking this photo! Look out for this image on all my social media and website platforms. It’ll take a while, but will be done before Christmas! A…