Over on twitter today I’ve been involved in a fab conversation with lots of other autistic adults. People have been discussing how they felt post diagnosis, which, particularly for those of us with late dx, can be a whole complicated bunch of things. And then people have gone on to talk about special interests and […]
What’s it all for?
September 18, 2017 By 6 Comments
When I started blogtember, it was to kick start my writing again. And it’s worked – I’ve blogged every day in September. It also hasn’t worked, because sitting at the kitchen table at 11 o clock at night, drooping with tiredness and yet not willing to go to bed because I haven’t blogged isn’t doing […]
Contemplating home education styles, with a Teach My Preschooler kit review.
November 23, 2016 By 3 Comments
Circle time.
September 30, 2015 By 16 Comments
Opening a creative circle
September 27, 2015 By 20 Comments
I have written stories for as long as I can remember. I’ve never joined a writer’s group. I’ve started drawing and painting and general art. But I’m not sure about the local art club. And there’s knitting and sewing and crochet and spinning, costume to make and felt to, well, felt. Creativity is something that […]
Regrets and Dreams – Sue Ransom
September 17, 2015 By 3 Comments
I’m thrilled to be kicking off the UKYA extravaganza blog tour today with a guest post from the wonderful Sue Ransom. Sue is the award winning author of the best selling Small Blue Thing trilogy, with her latest book, The Beneath published in March this year. She manages all this alongside a full time job […]
Creative competitions for children – roundup
July 15, 2015 By Leave a Comment
I’ve gathered together a few links to creative competitions for children (and occasionally adults) that are running at the moment. If you’ve any you’d like adding just let me know! Win the chance to perform your own poem with Steven Camden! | Children’s books | The Guardian closing date 27th July open to children age […]
Not starting school.
August 28, 2014 By 3 Comments
Stabilo early writing resources.
November 5, 2013 By Leave a Comment
With each stride, more words came.
April 5, 2011 By 5 Comments
I am daughter, sister, partner, mother. I have worn many names and carried many labels. Known such love, made connections, and experienced much loss. I cook, clean, write, sing, dance, read, create, entertain, cry, shout, swear and run. I am alternative, eco-friendly, geek, vegetarian. Niche, mainstream, square and weird. I plan, procrastinate, play and potter. […]
