Before you read on I want to let you know that there is a solution and that even though Drip is closing my work will still be going forward, it will be a case of finding the way forward. Read to the end to find out what I will be doing. My...
At the weekend I was invited go along to see Beach Body Ready at the Hull Truck Theatre by The Roaring Girls. I had met Jess (one of the actors) at the Trinity Market in Hull a little while back, they were doing some promo in the mental health awareness...
My Street Team has been open for over a year and we have achieved a lot as a group. I value each and every one of the members of this group and most contribute in different ways. Each helping to bring awareness to the work I do. What are street...
I am delighted to be on Sue Wickstead's blog tour, we have known each other virtually for some time and I have written a couple of blogs that link with her work. Read previous blog posts Daisy Daydream Review + A Trip Down Memory Lane London, Harry Potter...
A while ago I asked my street teamers what kind of blog posts they would like. I was interested to know what would be said and I felt it was important to talk about what you want to read. One of the topics was to do with sleeping and tips on how to get to...
For quite some time I have been connected with the lovely and beautiful Lucy Hall. I don't know how I originally got connected with Lucy but I do know that I loved her social media and content planner when I first grabbed a copy for the year 2018, I loved...
April has been one heck of a month, to summarise it is going to be difficult as there has been so much that has happened and I am excited for my steps forward in the future. Here it goes... I started the month with my first WHSmith appearance and...
A short and to the point post for you today.There's an event happening in Hull that I am delighted to be a part of. I have known Stella Eden virtually for quite some time via Twitter, not only am I looking forward to the event but also meeting her in...
Delighted to be taking part in L T Marshall's blog tour today for Just Rose. Leanne is also co-founder of Pict Publishing of which I am a part of and so I wanted to share this with you all today. Not only that but you will notice the title shares the same...
I reviewed this book as part of my monthly book review column for The Hull Hub. Rachael is local to Hull and it was great to review a fellow author that is nearby. Blurb Do you often feel worried? Or Anxious? Or Irritable? Or Stressed? This guide will...
I am thrilled to be posting about Hal and the Parties today, I supported the first and I have been able to support this second publication through the crowfunding campaign. Keep reading to find out more about why this publication is special. Today is the...
March was a busy and exciting month, each month I seem to have many highlights I want to share with you. Here we go... To start the month, I spoke at the Conference on Coercive Control in Liverpool about why I set up #AbuseTalk and the difference it...
I thought I would share something that I have thoroughly enjoyed over the weekend. In fact, I was gifted tickets to see The Cursed Child in the theatre from my best friend Vicki which was for my 30th. It's my birthday tomorrow and its taken a long wait to...
A couple of weeks ago I received an email stating that my talk wouldn't fit into a certain theme because domestic abuse isn't modern day slavery. Previous to this I didn't say it was, but the event recognises different forms of slavery like sex trafficking...
A bit delayed on my wrap up but February has been a busy month. Delighted that this is the case of course. Let me give you the highlights... Started with the month with the release of a FREE eBook - Clipped Wings Revisited. Clipped Wings Revisited...
For those of you who don't know, I have started a book review column in The Hull Hub which is a local paperzine FREE to pick up or read online. I thought I should also continue to share my reviews with you, I am sure you will like to see what I am reading...
Almost a couple of weeks ago my first ever YouTube Premier aired for my new series of #AbuseTalk Interviews. The new series will premier each month on the first Wednesday at 7.30pm GMT. In short: I want to get the answers to questions many have from those...
Last week it was the week of #itsnotok which is the hashtag that represents Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness week and so I thought I would share some of what I got up to. Monday I was invited to join in with BBC No Filter which airs on BBC Radio...
On Monday I broadcast on social media about a FREE eBook, its true! Clipped Wings: Revisited is a free eBook you can download and read right away, it isn't an offer but something extra. Clipped Wings Revisited is a collation of messages from some of the...
January was a month of strain to get back into a routine after the festivities of Christmas. My youngest didn't go back until the 14th so it was a struggle at first but I feel like by the end of the month I had started on the right path. Lots of plans set...
Ever since I can remember I have been a heavy sleeper, my dreams and nightmares can feel very real. I used to think everyone was like this but as I grew older I found that it was more unusual than usual. I could sleep walk, have conversations, scream in...
I was contacted by Jane Upson from Safeword Film and theatre Production Ltd last week and I was intrigued by her news of a theatre production about domestic abuse. A different form of entertainment bringing awareness to domestic abuse, just think of the...
I am delighted to be in the current issue of The Hull Hub which is the beginning of my journey with the local paperzine. In the Dec/Jan issue I feature in an editorial and also have my first book review column. I am excited to be a part of this positive...
Today I am delighted to be taking part in JM Sullivans Blog Blitz as she releases her next book TODAY. I know JM Sullivan through her #AuthorConfession daily Twitter prompt and I am delighted to be connected with her through The Fiction Cafe- Writers Group...
I thought I would do a yearly wrap up and select just one highlight from each month to share in this post. I know its going to be difficult to choose just one from each month but I am going to enjoy looking back on 2018. Back in January I...