People sometimes ask me, “Why do you write so much about love?” The truth is, love has been both my greatest teacher and my most painful wound, and it’s the one thing we all carry, no matter who we are or who we love. The same is true of grief: it spares no one, and … Continue reading The Threads I Return To
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Happiness Is Hard to Write
Funny thing, I’ve written thousands of words about heartbreak, bad dates, messy breakups, you name it. Pain flows onto the page like it has somewhere to go. Writing it feels natural, urgent, even necessary. There’s a rhythm to it, a momentum, feel it, bleed it onto the page, repeat. Happiness? Not so much. Since getting … Continue reading Happiness Is Hard to Write
Quiet, it’s October (poem)
Autumn leaves fall silently. As silent as my lips have been lately. As quiet as my soul, not subdued just still. Letting those around me unravel with the wind. I stay silent. I turn inward with the curling leaves. And I breathe, so deeply, peacefully. Calm inside a world turned orange and gold. Nothing but … Continue reading Quiet, it’s October (poem)
A Less Than Creative Life Update
Life, what a concept. How you all doing? It’s currently 10:37 in the morning, the shop is open and I’m writing from my till. I need coffee but got here late (again) so will have to wait (again) you see the running theme here? Steve is upstairs at his desk working hard with his clients, … Continue reading A Less Than Creative Life Update
The Afterlife of Love
Eight months ago, I stood in a room full of flowers, candles and friends and said yes to Steve. Not the yes I whispered to boys who didn’t love themselves, let alone me. This was a still yes. A yes with real meaning. A yes that meant I finally knew the difference between longing and … Continue reading The Afterlife of Love
The Fear (poem)
Lock upon the bathroom door Crashing, screaming from behind Locked in fear upon the floor Message sent to no reply 2am, belongings gathered Right beside of your front door Venom spat into my face Get the fuck out, I want no more Petrified from rage ignited A part of you, you hide so well Beautiful … Continue reading The Fear (poem)
Our Celestial Wedding
Photo Credit - Our amazing award winning wedding photographer ~ Mirl ~ You can find her on Instagram @mirl.and.co or click HERE for more info 🙂 *~ A Love Written in the Stars ~* When we envisioned our wedding day, we dreamed of something that would feel as timeless and unique as the love we … Continue reading Our Celestial Wedding
The Teardrop Wedding Ring
I knew my wedding ring had to be special. It needed to be more than just a piece of jewellery. It needed to be a symbol, a story, a piece of art. It had to show not just my love for my partner but also the journey that brought me here. That's why I chose … Continue reading The Teardrop Wedding Ring
Book Launch
The wait is almost over. This October, my first book 'The Life and Death of Love' will be available online. You will find it via Waterstones, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Foyles and more. I'm excited, nervous, proud and so many other emotions all at once. Thanks to all my readers over the years for running … Continue reading Book Launch
Sweet (poem)
My gardens a messBut life is sweetThe roses full bloom in the summer heat The daisies are soft under our bare feetAs we walk through the grassTo our own beat And its loveAnd we're free Under shade of the treesAnd when the rain fallsWe just dance in the streetForever is not enough time in your … Continue reading Sweet (poem)
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