Why I Created a Digital Library

I could collate all my digital books and reading/listening apps in one place. And if I kept social media apps and all notifications away from the device, I could create my own quiet digital library.

Why I Seldom Check My Breasts

The fear of discovering breast cancer is one which I suspect I share with many women. Because we’d all rather enjoy another carefree day.

What if we could learn to ask: having a bad head day?

The road forward is never a straight line. It throws kinks, curves and the occasional traffic jam. This is true for everyone. We all have days that excel in being awesome or awful. And if we have the concept of bad hair days, what if we could also introduce bad head days?

Live and Let Fly

My newly-awakened respect for all life posed an awkward question: would I have been equally willing to help a wasp? Or would the fact that those yellow-legged scoundrels are endowed with a wicked sense of humour have prevented me from offering bed and breakfast to such a dude in need? Hmm.

The Unexpected Dilemma of a Sick Rescue Dog

For any other rescue dog owners out there, this story might be worth bearing in mind if your own dog falls sick.

Why writing a second novel is proving harder than writing my first

And suddenly, starting my next novel is proving a completely different animal. It’s harder, much harder. It’s not for a lack of ideas — I’ve tons of beautiful threads in my research files that are just waiting to be woven into intricate tapestries. It’s the knowing how much there is to get right.