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.

Does time mock us in our darkest moments? A blog about making the most of the moments we share with each other.

It is definitely okay to admit that you are not okay and to give yourself time to work through that.

Where do you stand on poetry? Love it, loathe it, or not really fussed?