The Gritty Truth About Writing
It was a Saturday night. My head was thumping and my eyes were sore. My entire body ached – especially my shoulders, which were knotted tight. How much longer will…
Read MoreBe Proud of Where You Come From
‘How come I never get invited round to your house for tea?’ my friend Jane asked one day as we embarked upon another epic game of French skipping in the school…
Read More2017: Leaving the Bad and Bringing the Good
I love this time of year – and not just for the opportunity to eat mince pies for breakfast, lunch and dinner. I love it for the opportunity to draw…
Read MoreWhen Life Knocks You Down – Keep Saying YES
The other day I was thinking back to a rock-bottom time in my life. A time when I seriously couldn’t see how things could get any worse … and I…
Read MoreWe ALL Have the Right to Write
Yesterday, someone posted this message on my Facebook wall: Hi Siobhan, I’ve read your book and I want to take that next step and do this properly. I’ve been writing…
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