This year has been huge for me in terms of chasing my dreams of writing a book. I did it, I wrote a novel! I'm now nearly halfway through rewriting it, jiggling it around until it makes sense to someone that isn't me. The blogging side of my life has changed a lot. It's no… Continue reading Slowing Down for December
It’s funny how life works sometimes. As I’ve grown older I’ve realised it’s much more cyclical than I ever could have imagined. For example, I had a thought the other night, as I lingered in the place between sleep and wakefulness. It’s not unusual for this to happen to me, my brain is the most… Continue reading Growing Up with Creativity
Promising myself I read more Fiction this year is one of the best things I've done for my mental health. The escapism, the ritual, and the quiet. It's brilliant, but it can be challenging to carve out the time. Today I'm sharing some tips on how to read more books. It's also been great for my… Continue reading 8 Ways to Read More Books
Today I wanted to share a quick and easy list of my favourite science fiction films. Science Fiction is one of my favourite genres because it pushes the boundaries of what is possible when telling stories. My favourite sci-fi films, without spoilers, are; Interstellar bowled me over when I first saw it. The theories behind it, the… Continue reading My Favourite Science Fiction Films
It's actually rare, as in once a year maybe, that I work on my laptop somewhere other than home. But, I do carry notebooks everywhere, and I'll happily sit and write free-hand for an hour or two providing the environment works for me. So here are my top five places to write (digitally or by hand)… Continue reading Most Inspiring Places to Write in Manchester
susan earlam ~ horror author 