Articles by Elke Thompson

I have a nemesis. Running. As long as I can remember, I haven’t been able to do it. Even at... Read more

  Oh hello demons, You’ve come out to play­­, Shouting abuse in my head, Trying to make me crumble and... Read more

  Perfection doesn’t exist No matter how much you persist, There will always be that thing That’s not quite right... Read more

Exciting news! “Is it still ok to have cuddles?” earned the seal of approval in the Picture Books, Family Matters... Read more

In April 2009, my 34-year old husband Martin suffered a fatal heart attack. No family history, no previous symptoms. He... Read more

It is so important to remember that grief doesn’t go away. Adult grief doesn’t; child grief doesn’t. And children don’t... Read more

Sorry I’ve been so quiet – Charlie Meyer Illustration and I have been working away in the background on my... Read more

Today I was meant to speak at the WAY Widowed and Young AGM. I am gutted that this had to... Read more

As you may or may not know, I have written two new children’s books. The first explains cancer and cancer... Read more

As I sit here, replaying yesterday in my head, I am filled with emotion and deep, deep gratitude. I feel... Read more