Being an author – Page 5

Very Short Stories…365 days a year

I recently discovered the hashtag #vss365 on twitter. Writing these ‘very short stories’, based on prompts given by others, adds a spark of joy to me as a writer. Using prompts given by others allows my mind to wander & explore various different avenues (thoughts). I don’t read others’ #vss stories before I pen downContinue reading “Very Short Stories…365 days a year”

Why do I write (fiction)?

My first public ‘author talk’ was on 18th March 2021 with Vince Stevensen from Boomer on Books. It was an hour long livestream, which you can watch here. We discussed topics like ‘why do you write’, but also touched upon many other aspects. The chat was about me & my book, but also about VinceContinue reading “Why do I write (fiction)?”

(Finding) TIME

Time. Time is such a precious commodity. Use it wisely. Some people interpret this by trying to be as (highly) efficient & effective as possible or highly productive. But do we truly always have to be busy, to be able to use time wisely? What does time mean to you? My interpretation of ‘using timeContinue reading “(Finding) TIME”

Belonging – community

Until recently I had never heard of the British journalist & author, Julia Baird. Wanting to listen to a non-fiction audio book I stumbled upon Phosphorescence, read by the author herself. In her own words Baird has said: “We write to be able to put our arms around another person.Writing this book has shown meContinue reading “Belonging – community”