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Books read in June – Wilde like Me, Girlhood, The Pearl Thief, The Power

How to Avoid Writing Distractions

I’m in the middle of writing a first draft, and to say I’m finding it difficult is an understatement. One of the main reasons is that I find it so hard to actually sit down and write. Here are some tips I’ve learnt for making writing easier, even if you’re not feeling in the rightContinue reading “How to Avoid Writing Distractions”

The best writing email newsletters

I’m really into email newsletters at the minute. I love that they’re a great way to take a break from writing, and get a social media fix, without getting sucked into mindless scrolling. They always contain lots of interesting links to things that get me thinking. As I’ve become a bit of a connoisseur ofContinue reading “The best writing email newsletters”

Books I’ve been reading recently

I’ve been experimenting with a new style of reviewing over on my youtube channel, where I combine garden tours with book round ups! I’m going to do this every month, so if that’s your thing, you can subscribe. Here’s the latest video: Books mentioned (all links to Amazon UK): Ramona Blue by Julie Murphy | Arrival by Ted Chiang |Continue reading “Books I’ve been reading recently”

Tumblr tag archive – Another Beginning

The Writing Fear

I just hit 40,000 words on my WIP, which is a miracle because I’ve belatedly hit The Fear Paralysis. It usually hits around 20k, when I can’t write because I become convinced it’s all terrible. Things I usually worry about during The Fear Paralysis: 1) By this point in the book, I should really knowContinue reading “The Writing Fear”

Event announcement – Panel with Philip Reeve at Edinburgh International Festival

I’m very excited that this year I’m going to be appearing at Edinburgh International Book Festival this August, on a Schools Programme panel with Philip Reeve. Lauren James and Philip Reeve take you on an incredible journey of imagination involving extraordinary beings, complex characters, thrills and thoughtful moments. Both authors have created stunning sci-fi novelsContinue reading “Event announcement – Panel with Philip Reeve at Edinburgh International Festival”

24 things I’ve learnt in 24 years – Adulthood advice for British 16-25 year olds

I made a series of tweets late last night which got a good reaction, so I thought I’d share it here too. This advice pertains to FINANCE, SECURITY and other adulthood things. Basically, here’s 24 things I’ve learnt in 24 years of life. (1) If you are planning to buy a house at any point inContinue reading “24 things I’ve learnt in 24 years – Adulthood advice for British 16-25 year olds”

Tumblr tag archive – The Last Beginning (part 3)

Valentine’s Day extract + Clove and Ella get engaged!

Last year on Valentine’s day I posted a romantic extract from The Next Together. Let’s do the same thing this year, from The Last Beginning! Here are Clove and Ella being flirty cuties in love. (You can also read it on Wattpad) C a r l i s l e , E n g lContinue reading “Valentine’s Day extract + Clove and Ella get engaged!”