That’s just my opinion — Thank You First of all, thank you for reading. Thank you to those who subscribe to my emails. Thank you for your support, and for taking time to comment on my posts — it makes my day when someone reaches out. Thank you, because without readers I see no point in writing. …

Unleash the Power of Character Dynamics — Discover the Magic of Uniqueness Our individuality is a wellspring of wonder. Each of us possesses a distinct essence that sets us apart. We are not meant to be mere replicas of one another. From moments of disconnection to the inevitable comparisons with our peers, we traverse the landscape of conflict, joy, and love. …

It forces you to think about how you write — What is a critique? A critique is: a careful judgment in which someone gives an opinion about the good and bad parts of something. For instance, a critique of a fiction piece will look at the story idea; plot/pace/structure; narrative voice/POV; character and characterisation; language techniques and dialogue. Why do I want a critique? Why do I want a critique…

My writing focus is different — 2019 to 2022 It wasn't that long ago I had the accolade of being one of the 1000 most read writers on this platform (and a $500 bonus), then COVID 19 happened. I didn’t write a single word during the lockdown period. Even when we were let out into the wider world again…

Saying goodbye to three of the best — Well, I haven’t put finger to keys for some while now so hope there are still one or two readers out there. I felt moved to write this piece as, over the last couple of months, three guitar playing greats have sadly died. Each of them have been a big…

Christmas fun: an oxymoron — It’s the most wonderful time of the year — or so the song goes. But Christmas in our house is far from the advertisers’ ideas of ‘Festive Fun’. Take the buying of presents for instance. The conversation usually goes like this: Me: What would you like for Christmas. Husb: Um. Me: Well…

We’re hoping to avoid a re-run of the 2022 fiasco — It’s Christmas Eve — 2021 It’s Christmas Eve in our daughter’s house And the Lateral Flow Tests are done They’re waiting for the results Which isn’t a lot of fun We’re supposed to be going for supper To be festive and join in their bubble But it’s looking like Christmas is over Before…

The 2022 Open Exhibition and Arts Prize — Imagine Falmouth: 2022 After an enforced break due to the COVID pandemic, the 2022 Imagine Falmouth exhibition is back and opened for public viewing on November 26th. Falmouth Art Gallery’s Open Exhibition & Arts Prize encourages submissions from both emerging and established artists. …

And the ableist elite don’t listen to your complaint — In the cult of wokism buzzwords like social justice, equity and inclusion permeate throughout society but there is another ‘ism’ that is often left out of the conversation — ableism. Ableism is insidious. Examples can be seen in everyday life, in the use of language and in all societal, corporate…