Peace

Winter draws its veil over the land. Chomping satsumas and colouring with music, are just two things I love about this time of year. This season holds simple pleasures like blankets and brisk walks. Writing letters with snowflakes patterning the windows... On Good & Kind, I did 44 acts in November. I mixed acts I…

Stories with Mrs Claus

Mrs Claus is sharing festive stories... book your place before elves eat all the cookies! Saturday 15th December 9.30am - 11am: Christmas Baking & Stories with Mrs Claus £7.50 per child. Places still available. Book online or pop in. Mix, sprinkle, shape and decorate while making rice crispy Christmas puddings and Chocolate made with luxury Belgian…

Good & Kind

I've signed up to Good & Kind - a social change organisation based in the UK. I'm kickstarting it with acts of kindness each day throughout November. It's motivating me to do things I've intended to for a while, though not gotten around to. Many are acts that I've been taught growing up to do…

KMC Book Fayre – 1pm, Sat 17th Nov ’18 — E S Moxon – Author

It’s FREE! There’s no admission fee for attending the KMC Book Fayre, but… PLEASE BOOK via the website to ensure your complimentary drink and a seat for the readings: http://www.kissmecupcakes.co.uk Books: Great to read with coffee and cake! Often written by writers while sitting in coffee shops eating cake. […] via KMC Book Fayre – 1pm,…

Joy

I've signed up with Open University and am alternating some courses with creative projects going forward. Learning is fun and a good reminder that frustration is fleeting but joy has deep roots. Knowing 'why' and 'how' of my intentions, inspires me to keep on, even when there are setbacks. My areas of interest are business,…

Event: Spooky Storytime

I'm telling stories for Halloween... come along, bake witch finger cookies, join in the colouring session and practise your Boo! Kiss Me Cupcakes at Unit 1, West Way Estate, Alvechurch Road, Birmingham, B31 1PQ.  Stories for preschool/infants age. On-site toilets/parking. Face painting available on the day (pay separately). If flying by broom, write your name on…

O Horizon

O horizon is what is underfoot, when you walk through woodlands. Three layers of organic matter; needles, cones and leaves on top, a layer in decay beneath and under that, rich humus. I left social media months ago (after several years on Twitter and a year on Instagram) and haven't missed it. Wandering in places…

Wax & Wane

October is the month it grows dark enough to light candles. Wind snaps at our legs. Green turns molten as leaves curl then fall. Skies can glisten like pale crystal or dampen everything with a wash of grey. Autumn sweeps in with a ruthless brush stroke. It finds us peering into drawers and boxes, savouring finds…

Sunbeams & Books

Some highlights of weeks past and plans looking forward. I'm near to completion on a poetry collection and overseeing illustrations for my children's book 'Moonbright'. Both will be published in 2019. My focus for the second half of 2018 is overseeing illustrations for another children's book and editing an older project. Reading has been non-fiction; I've…

Writing: The Process

I met with author ES Moxon recently, to talk about the process of writing Sky Drum... 1. What was the initial inspiration for your current book/series? A thunderstorm several years ago reminded me of recurring childhood dreams. I've always been fascinated in nature and the cosmos. I began thinking about people interacting and working with them directly.…

Big Expanse

I love wandering along a coastline, to bathe in the expanse... It is one of my favourite forms of self-care. Whatever the weather, it always inspires... I'm diving into new projects through Summer and shall return to blogging in the Autumn. Wherever you're wandering and whatever you're creating... ...enjoy the expanse. -louise   All photos…

Collaboration

Following on from my previous post, Contribution, here are 8 ways to collaborate with others, within community: Do something calming or creative to manage stress (walking or singing) Renew or learn new skills (such as first aid or preserving) Daily self-care to increase strength (like running or yoga) Cluster errands/task, when possible, to reduce consumption of…