Becoming a better writer involves many things, including one of my favourite pastimes: reading. While I have always read, I have noticed that since I have been writing more fiction, I have become more demanding about what I read. By that I mean, if a book isn’t doing it for me, I’m likely to give up on it a lot earlier than I would have done before. I’ve also become more demanding about the writer’s mastery of language. Perhaps, this…
Do you love reading books that take you places? Read on to find five fabulous book choices that will transport you to different countries, eras and cultures. Disclaimer: In order to keep this blog running, this post contains affiliate links. This means that, if you click on one of the links and buy something, I may receive a small commission. Please note that I make every effort to work with sustainable companies that are ethical and environmentally conscious. Thank you….
As a writer, new stationery is always welcome. As much as possible, I like to buy sustainable stationery, dairies and notebooks that either support charities, local artisans or are eco-friendly and Fairtrade. Surprisingly, this is often inexpensive and can be much better value than buying mainstream. Living vibrantly calendar This year, I decided to kick-start the year with a beautifully painted calendar by Bristol-based artist, Fleur Barnfather. Each month comes with a stunning copy of one of Fleur’s paintings, an…