Whatever the finer details of your Christmas may be, I hope they bring some joy, smiles, laughter and a little hope for further adventures.

Today sees the last candle on the advent wreath being lit, just as we have slipped past the Winter Solstice...

Looking back to my experiences of Christmas as a child, there are things we still do today and others that got lost along the way...

I've chosen to share a poem close to my heart that reflects the joy of a child at play... the poem is called 'Maisie Jane.'

With the clock ticking down the number of shopping days left, it would be useful to be able to freeze time for a bit...

The poem that I'm sharing for this post is called 'Starlight'

Looking through my window at the world outside, valuing how we all need connections.

Along with grief and loss we also celebrate our memories and the images that come to mind when we see an empty chair at our Christmas table.

I like to be sat with a frothy cupful of caffeine, people-watching and allowing my thoughts and writing ideas to percolate onto my notebook.

There's still something heartwarming about opening a card that has landed on your doormat...

Some family traditions don't disappear completely - they just change a little. In that way , they take on their own 'evergreen' quality.

When I think back in time, to my own childhood though, the first day of the summer holidays meant possibilities...

Celebrating a book launch and my achievements as a writer.

As Father's Day comes round again, it's no surprise my thoughts turn to fond memories of my Dad.

Cold and dreary January days can leave us feeling blue. It does us good to remind ourselves of our achievements and sunnier days ahead.

It seems the annual talk of resolutions makes me adopt a reflective mood on a regular basis. Do you do the same?

Kindness works with a single word, Or a thought, or action small, As it doesn't look for fame... This blog looks at what it means to be kind

Do you crave the calm of silence or is there something unsettling about having no distractions?

Do you have a secret that you've never shared? Should it stay that way? A consideration of the writing prompt: secrets.

What makes a good book cover? A look at the story of creating the cover for my latest book.