The new year dawns and on the back of that a writing venture sets. Taking care of yourself is taking care of your mind too, hence I am now done with Prompt Literature as an official weekly post. Instead I'll entertain it when the inspiration strikes. It's been such a fun exercise. I don't do … Continue reading Prompt Literature →

All I want is to travel, read and think up stories. The world is on fire with hatred, sickness, disaster and death, but I’m trying to see the beauty of every day. Listen to the birds, observe the flowers, feel the sunshine on your face or smell the soil after the rain, laugh at something … Continue reading Prompt Literature →

You’ll remember from my Lockdown post that I mentioned I would be going to quirky coffee shops more and not take small pleasures for granted again. It’s been a slow venture actually finding the time, but an enjoyable adventure. People watching is something special. You get to see the exchange of flowers, overhear encouraging conversations … Continue reading Café Antics →

The third part sets like the sun, captivating in its beauty but then a new day always follows: For such a long time now I’ve wanted to become this published author with launch events and signings, fanart and merchandise and this big following on social media. Although still welcome, there’s been a shift in my … Continue reading The Sunset →

The second part shines like a beautiful sunny day, full of revelation: Over the last couple of weeks, something that had changed for me was my writing process. As outlined in My Writing Process, an A4 notebook with Pinterest pictures was predominant to my creative style of planning, but lately it’s just a journal with … Continue reading During the day →

This piece has 3 parts to it. A sunrise, a day and a sunset. The first part rises like a new dawn, full of potential: So I did a thing - I started my Write a Novel course with Writers College early. On 27 July 2020 to be exact. I just figured, “why wait?” (and … Continue reading The Sunrise →

Prompt Literature has been the perfect creative outlet for me in this crazy year that we call 2020. The key is to take small steps towards your goals, to complete little tasks that result in positive affirmation. Words have a way of coaxing out a dream or calling out a lie that is like a … Continue reading Prompt Literature →

Every year I try to pick a word that I will strive to live out or notice behind the bushes or claim into existence for myself for that year. 2020 was BLESSING. It was supposed to be a year of new opportunities and planning for bigger things to come. But then the coronavirus came, tripped … Continue reading Prompt Literature →

It starts with an idea that’s a lot like being caught in a downpour: it just happens. Whether I send Sheba flying at 2am in the morning in my haste to write down an idea before it flits away, or a picture that catches my eye. Most of the time it’s a piece of music … Continue reading My Writing Process →

The story continues to twist and turn from Revelation Reveries and Testimony Tapestry. Try to stay on the path. If you stray you might lose yourself in my mind… In summary, I got as far as accepting that I want writing to be a very prominent chapter in my life. I’ll skip the back and … Continue reading The Path of Purpose →