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, … Continue reading Desk Note – January
Field Notes – January
Happy New Year! Going forward, life is all about nature and creativity. I'm spending my time writing, walking, drumming, reading, meditating and exploring new places. Here's a recent venture into the woods... I set out for a walk with family, in the grounds of Packwood House, Warwickshire. Restless and eager to rinse off the festive … Continue reading Field Notes – January
Book Fayre – 17th November
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, … Continue reading Book Fayre – 17th November
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 … Continue reading Wax & Wane
Summer Reads
I've been reading (and enjoying) Robert Lanza's, 'Biocentrism', David Bohm's, 'Wholeness and the Implicate Order' and Carlo Rovelli's 'Reality Is Not What It Seems - The Journey to Quantum Gravity'. Also listening to Bonobo. These books had fascinating insights that influenced new poetry I've written. Deepak Chopra's, "Ageless Body, Timeless Mind' (1993) is a fascinating … Continue reading Summer Reads
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. … Continue reading Writing: The Process
