I’m happy to share that Ayana’s Fairy Garden is now available on Amazon — my first children’s book. It’s a gentle, nature-inspired children’s story designed for calm moments — perfect for bedtime or quiet reading time. You can find Book One here: https://amazon.com/dp/B0FDL52L4G Loved meeting Ayana? Her next adventure is already taking shape! Keep an…
Dear Bantam chickens, Where were you when everyone told me my tiny yard was too small for a flock? You little feathered magicians made the impossible possible! I was skeptical initially, too, but these pint-sized chickens completely won me over. They’re not only cute—they’re practical! Bantams fit perfectly into urban living, providing eggs, entertainment, and…
I didn’t have enough money to renovate the house. So, I renovated this old Writing Blog instead. What do you think? It was challenging to know what to do. They say a change is as good as a holiday. So two birds with one stone, a renovation, and a holiday ~ I’m so lucky! Now,…
I have never been a good listener, not because of selfishness or lack of interest. I spoke constantly as a child. Yet I rarely took in what others were saying. When someone spoke to me or shared a story, I could only catch bits and pieces of what was said. I genuinely desired to hear…
What I learned about ISBN’s today while researching for my local Write Friends group in Albury. 1️⃣ Our Question Today we hit a surprise while researching ISBNs for our anthology: some libraries don’t recognise Amazon-issued numbers. Wait… what?! That meant our careful planning might not reach libraries at all. I needed to understand why this…
AI & Google Visibility Checklist for Your Brand 🎯 Here’s a one-page, practical checklist for boosting your brand’s visibility in AI and Google searchYou can follow this step by step: 1. Brand Name Audit ✅ 2. Website & Content Setup 🖥️ 3. Content AI-Friendliness ✍️ 4. Authority & Backlinks 🔗 5. Audit AI Presence 🤖…
Deciding Substack or Medium ~ Why?
I stumbled across this the other day: “When diet is wrong, medicine is of no use. When diet is correct, medicine is of no need.”— often called an Ayurvedic proverb I can’t swear it comes from an ancient text. Some people say it’s a modern interpretation of Ayurveda rather than a direct translation. Either way,…
Hey Writers, I was gearing up for NaNoWriMo 2025, marking my calendar, priming the scene, and then… SILENCE. After more than two decades of sparking creativity worldwide, NaNoWriMo is FINISHED, over, kaput! And yes, I’m devastated, as I bet you are. What Happened to NaNoWriMo? NaNoWriMo began in 1999 with a simple goal: write 50,000…
This post is a little different. I’m showing you my process — the raw, messy “before” draft and the tighter “after” version. Cutting is painful, but it’s how writing gets stronger. ✂️ The Final Version Every writer has a secret weapon.Mine isn’t a fancy pen or endless imagination — it’s the ability to cut. Cutting…
So, you’re out in the yard this morning, coffee in hand, when you hear it.A long, proud, crackly “ERR-err-err-err-ERRRR!” from the chicken pen. Have you ever wondered, do hens crow? You nearly drop your mug, and you imagine the neighbors’ complaints. The rooster left months ago… so, who’s doing the wake-up call? This surprising behavior…
Introduction: Have you ever seen your hens looking a bit off, with those pale combs, skinny frames, and messy bottoms? There’s a good chance worms are the culprits! I’ve tried a few things over the years, but I’ve finally landed on a budget-friendly method that actually works. My Story from experience: I’ve been keeping chickens…
