My 7-7-7 challenge answers and nominations
It’s been a crazy few weeks. I’ve got some fantastic news, and will share this in due course, I promise you’ll be impressed. A couple of weeks ago I was set the 7-7—7 challenge by the wonderful Paige...
View ArticleArran’s latest newsletter is ready to download!!
Hello All, Just to let you know that my latest newsletter is now available to download, please click on the image below. So many things to talk about, including some important exciting news about what...
View ArticleInterview with my Dad – “Rivers of Blood”, Immigration, and Facing the Unknown.
Immigration. It may just be one word, but nothing seems to cause as much debate come election time. We are in the middle of a global financial catastrophe, and the Earth is need of protection from...
View ArticleCornwall and saying goodbye to the past
It’s been a busy few weeks, with a visit to the Houses of Parliament, exciting developments in my career, and my Brother’s wedding. I also decided to get away from it all for a week in Cornwall, with...
View ArticleDoing my research as a writer
“Ok, what about that one?” I ask, pointing towards the tourist attraction. It’s facing away from us, but the slouching frame is unmistakable as it leans on a cane. She squints to see the figure, then...
View ArticleMerry Christmas Everyone!
I hope you all have a fantastic festive period with your loved ones. Christmas for me is about spending time with the people that matter to you. These last few weeks I’ve watched so many people...
View ArticleGoodbye 2014 and Welcome 2015!!
Hope you all had a lovely Christmas. I enjoyed my best Christmas in a long time. I spent it with family and it was comforting being around them again. For a lot of the Christmas period, I seemed to be...
View ArticleThe ups and downs of life: I can’t believe I’m back here again!
I had a terrible 2013, where I had suffered from the effects of depression. At the start of 2014, my main goal was to publish my first novel, Infertility, Infidelity, and Insanity, which I accomplished...
View ArticleResetting the writer
It’s been quite a few months. I was hoping to start 2015 with a bang and really kick on with my next project: 110 Steps to Piccadilly. Unfortunately, life has thrown a major spanner into the works with...
View Article“Just make sure you shock them”
That’s what I was told by the event organiser. “Go out there, be yourself, and just make sure you shock them.” As my name was announced, I moved to the lectern and stood ready, microphone in hand,...
View ArticleSometimes the best thing about going away is coming back.
It’s been a long time since I’ve posted something on my blog. In fact, my last blog post was in April. I’m amazed by how much time has passed since. Many things have diverted my attention, mainly...
View ArticleSaying goodbye to an old friend
I’ve loved driving my car, but now it feels like I’m saying goodbye to an old friend. We’ve been on many journeys together, travelling over 100,000 miles. Funny thing about owning a car for an long...
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