Category Archives: Events

The People’s Friend Workshop in Bristol – 7th Sept 2016

Posted on September 13, 2016 by

I was going to start this post by saying ‘Sorry I’ve been away for longer than normal but I’ve been busy…’ but I listened to an interesting piece on Radio 4 today about how ‘being busy’ has become a badge … Continue reading →

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Festival Frenzy & A Bubble Burst!

Posted on July 7, 2016 by

This time last week, as you may remember, I was panicking about getting ready for the Evesham Festival of Words Book Quiz, which my friend Chris and I were running. It was not without its heart-stopping moments in the run-up. … Continue reading →

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Post-Holiday Blues & Some Serial News

Posted on May 27, 2016 by

Have you missed me? I’ve been away for ages, I know. Soz. Last week I was on a tennis holiday on the Turquoise Coast in Turkey. “You’re brave,” people said to us when we announced our destination. And they were … Continue reading →

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I Finally Go On Another ‘Artist’s Date’ (to Aldi)

Posted on May 2, 2016 by

One of my writing resolutions for this year was to go on an Artist’s Date every month but until last week I had failed completely. Then I had cause to go to Evesham (nothing glamorous – car to the garage), … Continue reading →

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Time For A Sex Change

Posted on March 2, 2015 by

Ha, yes, it’s a cheap trick but now that I’ve got your attention.. On Friday night I had a most enjoyable time, listening to writer S J Watson ‘in conversation’ as part of Warwick Words Xtra events. ‘SJ’, as you … Continue reading →

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4 (Random!) Things I’ve Learned This Week

Posted on February 5, 2015 by

1. If I want to write a (half decent) novel then I need a PREMISE. Does everyone else have a premise? It’s your core statement, a description of the novel in one sentence, it’s what you’re trying to ‘prove’ or … Continue reading →

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The Art of Giving Feedback

Posted on October 30, 2014 by

It’s half term this week (*and breathe….*), so, with no class to teach and things ‘quiet’ in other areas of work, I’m having a bit of ‘me time’. (Please note pile of books to be read, some from last week’s … Continue reading →

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