Books, Brimstone and Ashes, Inspiration, True Stories, Writing
Recently, Brimstone and Ashes, the story I worked on for more than a year, was published. To be honest, there were times I thought it would never get there. But it has. I can sleep soundly at night. I am still an author! A Year to Forget The past year has been...
Books, Complicated Blue, Inspiration, Writing
Several months ago I took a part-time job to supplement my author activities. I am at the relative beginning of my publishing career and have not yet generated a stable income. Therefore, I became a postman. Apart from the financial aspect, it has also has proven to...
Inspiration, Publishing, Travel, Writing
I have an anniversary. I have officially been a author/publisher for one year. A lot has changed in a year and I decided it’s time to take stock of it all. I have two books on the market. A third, closely followed by a fourth, are going to the presses in a...
Encouragement, Inspiration, Writing
I have spend just over two weeks as an artist in residence in Bajesdorp and the village keeps throwing up surprises. Not everyone here is an artist, but that does not mean they don’t do other inspiring things. I have learned that several members of the community are...
Inspiration, Travel, Writing
I’m not entirely certain becoming is the right word. In the case of the artist part, I am already one. I reside in a world of creativity. There you go. A statement I never thought I’d proclaim. I reside in artistry. A World on its End I have had a tumultuous time over...
Inspiration, Travel, Writing
I’ve had a mammoth week of change. I moved house three times, went to a writers’ conference in Dublin and started a new life as an artist in residence. I’m exhausted, but happy. Some weeks are much better than others. Change beats holidays hands down. Ireland It was...