Spotlight on what makes a good book – the genre or the emotions evoked on the page. My time has been limited this month hence June 2023 has been written in July. I have been busy but not so much I haven’t read a few more books and also re-read, because sometimes I can’t help […]
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Waiting for things like lifts or life, is there a difference?
Hi all, I have been re-reading some of my old blog posts and as silly as it might sound, I am going to quote my own words in this current post. It’s not that what I said was particularly profound, but the words made me think, helped me remember why I am doing what I […]
Continue readingImposter syndrome, friend or foe
A few days ago, I was talking to a friend of mine about how often the feeling of inadequacy comes up in this industry, or for that matter in any profession that can be deemed creative. I think creative people put themselves in the limelight with their creation, be it a book or a part […]
Continue readingImposter Syndrome: Part 2 -Imposter or the real deal, only you can decide
As promised, here I am with part 2 on the imposter syndrome and some interesting (I think so anyway) insights on people who know the syndrome firsthand. Viv Thackray (click on the link to see her Thrive Global article), says that the feelings experienced are more common than we may believe. She mentions Maya Angelou […]
Continue readingDovè l’amore, Cher rocks every stage
I like to mix it up with my blog as you know, and I hope you forgive me when it means I drag you into the world of the people I like. If you read the last blog, you will be aware I have been delving into the imposter syndrome and the havoc it can […]
Continue readingImposter Syndrome – Phenomenon or Syndrome? (Part 1)
Normally my second post would be a piece on another author. I really enjoy meeting others, and I love reading what makes them different. However, I have heard the words imposter syndrome a lot in the last few weeks, particularly with reference to the writing world and it got me thinking. It’s a subject very […]
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