Writing

Why I’m a writer…


Where do writers come from? I don't know for certain, and there will always be exceptions to any rule, but generally I think writers come from passionate readers. After all, if you don't read books, why on earth would you want to write one? Like I said, there are exceptions, some people no doubt write… Continue reading Why I’m a writer…

Books

Summer Break Reading Challenge Activity #1


Since having my daughter I have struggled to find time to read as much as I used to. However, now she is nearing her first birthday and is capable of amusing herself more of the time I think it is about time I started reading all the books I keep buying! Wish me luck! (For… Continue reading Summer Break Reading Challenge Activity #1

Gaming · Writing

Gaming and Writing. Yes, I’m a geek ^.^


I'm a writer, first and foremost, but I won't deny the fact that I love my Xbox 360, Nintendo DS and Playstation 2 games as well - not just because I'm a pasty geek who doesn't go outside, I assure you. If I look properly at my favourite games they almost all have something in… Continue reading Gaming and Writing. Yes, I’m a geek ^.^

Board and Picture Books · Books · Children's Fiction · Reviews

Tori’s Choice Thursday #1


Every other Thursday I am going to do a feature/review of what book(s) my daughter, Tori, currently favours either to read, listen to or both. This is partly to share what books are popular with her age group and partly for me to keep and share a record of her 'reading' loves. I know this… Continue reading Tori’s Choice Thursday #1