I think I’m being manipulated by social media into seeing things that it wants me to see so that it can elicit a reaction. The reason I think this is because the other day, I had, in the notifications section of my X account, a tweet from Joey Barton. I don’t even follow him. Plus, this is my ... READ the POST
Is it time for a smartphone detox?
I recently did a smartphone detox. It was only for a week, but during that time, I only checked my phone once in the morning and once again in the evening. Doesn’t sound that difficult, does it? Well, what surprised me was just how difficult it was. It’s a habit, you might even say addiction, to ... READ the POST
The Benefits of Travelling Solo
The number of people travelling solo has significantly increased over the last decade. Statistics show that internet searches for solo holidays have quadrupled since 2020, cumulating at a new high in 2022. It is not only the younger generation but travellers of all ages taking more trips alone ... READ the POST
What’s it like to give an author talk?
It’s early. Just gone 7 o’clock. Much earlier than we would normally leave for school. But I’m dropping my son off at a friend’s house. I have a journey to make, a major task to complete. It’s pouring with rain and I can barely see out of the car window. It’s like I’m in a car wash - one of my ... READ the POST
What would you tell your teenage self?
I’m raising my teenage daughters to be Much stronger than me. To know their strengths, hold themselves in esteem, To follow their dreams. To know that happiness comes in many guises, To get out and see the sunrises. To stand up for themselves and each other, To remember we’re stronger ... READ the POST
Why don’t children enjoy writing?
2019 saw daily writing rates amongst children and young people drop to the lowest levels since 2010 when the National Literacy Trust first began surveying. That figure was on the rise slightly, just before lockdown, when the 2020 survey took place. Last year, the NLT decided to reach out to ... READ the POST
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