Since I started blogging I've had support from friends and relatives and encouragement, comments, empathy and feedback from many other bloggers. To acknowledge...Read More

As a writer you've got to get used to rejection. It happens and you learn to deal with it in one way or another. It's true in every aspect of creative life. To succeed...Read More

As one door opens for me another has shut. Slammed shut with a resounding bang and my toe in it. Ouch. Well, that's how it felt to me at first. Let me explain...Read More

People often tell me they want to do something but they can't because of x, y or z. Usually they're quite sensible reasons too, but do you want to lead a sensible life?...Read More

You've been there. You know. When your friend asks for your opinion about something they've just built, designed or created. You look at their creation and...Read More

I fully expect there will be a mugshot of me in the next Neighbourhood Watch newsletter. And if there is, I will place the blame squarely on your shoulders. Forget...Read More