Without looking at statistics, I know that mental health is a serious issue today. Within my circle of friends, family and acquaintances, it is a common problem and something I have noticed being talked about amongst us more and more. The question often asked is, “What am I doing with my life and what have … Continue reading Mental health and writing about it
I cringed when I first wrote about sex and the thought of anybody ever reading it made me immediately delete the entire thing from my screen. As I have become older, I am more comfortable writing about it, but I am still unsure how best to do it. I have read such a large number … Continue reading Sex and writing about it
Arlo, Calla and Louie I was very nervous about receiving a drawing of my characters, but I need not have been. He has captured them beautifully and I am so pleased. It’s incredible to see them there in front of me and not just in my mind. A huge thanks to Phil Barber http://www.behance.net/philbarber
He has a smile so bright it lightens anybody else’s day, but never his own. Chasing a dream that doesn’t appear to come to any fruition is exhausting and disappointing, especially when less deserving others begin to surpass him. He is kind, with an upbeat, joyful presence, but secretly battling his own demons. His biggest … Continue reading …and Louie Shaw
Arlo is another one of my main characters. He is charming and loyal, yet possessive, impulsive and dark. He has the inability to handle his emotions and so reacts to situations in ways that are extreme.A traumatic childhood has led to a life of bitterness, insomnia, delusions and a highly addictive personality. He needs his fix … Continue reading Arlo Heron
If my main character, Calla West, had lived a previous life, she would have been somebody of nobility or a mega famous pop star with a tragic ending. She craves attention, sees herself as superior to others and loves being admired. She has been re-born into an undeniably beautiful body, but given the chance to … Continue reading Introducing Calla West
