Books
Meerkat, pine cone, beach, tapestry, pencil – Five Word Stories
[Thank you, Jenny Lisk, for gifting me the words above.] She loved sketching. Always had done. And sitting here, under... Read more
lamb, leaf, longing, likely, looks – Five Word Stories
[Thank you, Olivia, for gifting me the following words: lamb, leaf, longing, likely, looks… I love you! 🫶] She closed... Read more
heart, tree, magic, ladder, sandwich – Five Word Stories
Last night I remembered that I used to write stories from five or six unrelated words when I was very... Read more
Wondering….
The keyboard just called me. I’m unsure why. But someone who I admire and adore – but have yet to... Read more
‘Mrs Death Misses Death’ by Salena Godden – A Review
I just finished reading Salena Godden’s ‘Mrs Death Misses Death’, and I feel utterly emotional and compelled to write down... Read more
‘Is it still ok to have cuddles?’ won in three categories at the Story Monsters Approved Awards!
Exciting news! “Is it still ok to have cuddles?” earned the seal of approval in the Picture Books, Family Matters... Read more
“Is Daddy Coming Back in a Minute?” and other questions children might ask in the days following the (sudden) death of a loved one – and how to answer them.
In April 2009, my 34-year old husband Martin suffered a fatal heart attack. No family history, no previous symptoms. He... Read more
(Child) Grief doesn’t go away…
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
“Is it still okay to have cuddles?”
Sorry I’ve been so quiet – Charlie Meyer Illustration and I have been working away in the background on my... Read more
Children’s books explaining cancer – UPDATE
As you may or may not know, I have written two new children’s books. The first explains cancer and cancer... Read more