Desk Note – January

January offers solitude (and fog). The soul longs to express the brightness of a new year. Winter draws us deep to its heart. Coming in from the cold, the urge to face plant into warm blankets is palpable. Yet beneath the skin, bone deep, the revival has begun. A restlessness taking shape in the mind,…

Field Notes – January

Going forward, life is all about nature and creativity... I set out for a walk with family, in the grounds of Packwood House, Warwickshire. Restless and eager to rinse off the festive season, we slip between others enjoying the reviving cool of the parkland expanse. Mist is still rising off the fields on arrival. The…

Beginning

Happy new year! In 2019, I'm publishing poetry, fiction and self-care. I'm excited about a year of writing, walking trails, storytelling, drumming, reading, meditating and working with nature, on the allotment and exploring new places. I'll continue with monthly updates on creations and may see some of you at an event. Whatever your plans for the…

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…

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,…

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. Wandering in places such as this reminds me - connecting with loved ones, learning, exploring, creativity. This is the humus. Whatever you're up…

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…