Honest Motherhood: The Juggle

A fellow mother asked me this morning whether I was working at the moment. “I am actually, yes, I’m a … More

A Colourful Life: 10 Facts About Me

I’ve always resisted writing anything resembling a “facts about me” list, thinking it’d come across as self-absorbed and rather unnecessary. … More

Since the beginning of this year Leo has been answering the “How old are you?” question in the following way: … More

It’s Friday morning and I’m sat researching the best way to clean mouldy bath toys. This time yesterday I was … More

Yesterday, a stranger made me cry. This was not her intention; she was very much the trigger, not the cause, … More

“There is nothing more truly artistic than to love people.”― Vincent Van Gogh We’ve been a household of comings and goings … More

Leo has developed a new fun post-bath-time habit. After freeing himself from his towel, and jumping up and down on the … More

“If you ask me what I came to do in this world, I, an artist, will answer you: I am … More

“Write the kind of story you like best – write the story you want to read. The same principle applies … More

I’m sat on the floor in my son’s bedroom. One arm is wrapped awkwardly around him in his bed. The … More