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A small shed in my garden where poetry readings, radio thoughts and stories can be explored. You’ll also find some cats. Come on in, I’m glad you’re here.

Breaking News! My memoir ‘One Year’ is due to be published on 7th May 2026 with Gill Books. Drumroll please for this beautiful cover…

It’s still sinking in that a book has my name on the front. This is a dream that has been by my side for as long as I can remember (holding a school book in front of the mirror pretending to accept an award – who, me?) so I’m a bit emotional these days. And so grateful for all the cheerleading and support from friends old and new. Fun times are better with company.

Watch this space for news of the launch party and other mad publicity events.

It’s finally happening.

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Blog

Finding the light and giving thanks for the year gone by. Sip a warm drink and enjoy.

January 7, 2026January 7, 2026

Happy New Year

It’s dark in January, but there’s light ahead, and light within. Revisiting this wonderful poem by John O’Donohue.

October 9, 2025January 7, 2026

Mercy

Learning all sorts of lessons from tiny creatures who are just going about their day. It looks like mercy in a dark world.

August 15, 2025October 9, 2025

Understanding the World

How are we supposed to understand the world these days? Maybe a good book can make it all better.

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Readings

Radio Thoughts and Poetry Readings

Make yourself a cuppa, press play and dive in. Enjoy!

100 Years of The Great Gatsby

I had such a good time as a guest on this podcast Bookcited from LibrariesNI. Getting to talk about Gatsby. My favourite thing. Spoiler alert – my fellow guest didn’t like the book. As if this wasn’t bad enough, Conor compared Gatsby to Batman at one point, I needed a lie down.

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