So, this is my first post.

What I’m about to do terrifies me; to plunge into the unknown, to put myself out in the world. The self-doubt threatens to take over. I have to use every bit of will to stop myself erasing everything I write but if I’ve learnt anything while writing my book it’s that you treat that feeling like a petulant child, saying “I hear you, I understand, but I’m carrying on”. 

For the last five years I’ve hidden behind a literary bubble. Safe to type and get lost in a story. So, I’m forcing myself to be brave and put myself out there. I’ve finished my first novel and am about to get it edited by a real life professional.

I’ve always loved helping people, and I thought putting those words on paper may aid someone. If my voice and the choice of words I put down on the page can help even one person see a different perspective to an issue they have or even just identify they are not alone, or if they just enjoy the story, it will all be worth it. I’m still fragile in this craft and am only starting on this path and could run back to the safety of obscurity if it all gets too much. I’m aware I will make mistakes, I could mess up big time but still, something drives me on. So what will these posts be about; My journey to being published I guess, what I’ve learnt on the way, my insights on life. I’m not sure. More than anything I wish to inspire. It is an open book, but at least with this post I’ve opened the page!