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Place and Landscape
Places carry memory. Long after the people who once lived there have gone, the land still holds traces of their presence. Landscape in my work is not simply a backdrop but part of the story itself, shaping how people live, travel and remember. Place is more than a...
Generational Inheritance
The past rarely ends with the people who lived it. Decisions, migrations and losses often echo quietly through the generations that follow. Many of my stories explore how lives unfold across time, shaped by histories that are sometimes only partially understood. Lives...
History and Memory
History records events, but memory reveals how those events were lived. Much of my writing explores the space between official historical accounts and the personal experiences that rarely appear in the historical record. History and memory are not the same thing....
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Grief Tools
Grief Tools: 'A Compassionate Guide for Parents Navigating the Unthinkable' Losing a child is an unimaginable tragedy, and the journey through grief can seem insurmountable. On July 23, a powerful resource emerged to provide solace and guidance to parents facing this...
Remember with Love
Remember with Love: A Compassionate Guide for Kids Dealing with Pet Loss. Losing a beloved pet can be a heart-wrenching experience, especially for young children who may be grappling with grief for the very first time. That's why I'm excited to introduce Remember with...
The Awesome Power of Questions
The Awesome Power of Questions: Unlocking Business Success and Personal Growth I'm thrilled to announce the release of the second edition of my book, The Awesome Power of Questions. This updated edition delves even deeper into the transformative potential of asking...
Why Journal?
Dear Reader, Welcome to my journal. I want to share with you why I have chosen to call this space a journal and a blog. It holds a deep significance for me and the purpose behind this platform. Why a Journal? A journal, in its essence, represents a sacred space of...
Beatrix Potter
You may not realise it but Beatrix Potter was the JK Rowling of her day. When she died on 22 December 1943, aged 77, she left £211,636, a value of about £12,600,000 in today’s money. She also bequeathed over 4000 acres of land to the National Trust, worth about...
Alfred Wainwright
One should always have a definite objective, in a walk as in life – it is so much more satisfying to reach a target by personal effort than to wander aimlessly. An objective is an ambition, and life without ambition is … well, aimless wandering. A Coast to Coast Walk...