Leaning On Tradition
It’s fair to say that we have quite a lot of traditions in my family when it comes to Christmas. Everything from breakfast (half a grapefruit with a glacé cherry … Continue reading Leaning On Tradition
Author: sarah tinsley
I'm a writer and creative facilitator living in London. Short fiction and blogs are my main staples, along with some dabbling in novel writing.
Self Care
It’s fair to say I’ve been busy lately. Setting up a community writing project, finishing a memoir, creating a promotional video and learning new software, continuing to write and submit … Continue reading Self Care
Guest Post: Liz Champion and Writing ‘Slice of Life’
Liz Champion is a writer, teacher, and communications specialist from Yorkshire. She writes a Slice of Life blog about the highs and lows of her everyday life. Her first book, … Continue reading Guest Post: Liz Champion and Writing ‘Slice of Life’
Siblings, Structure and Pandas with Gail Aldwin
I recently enjoyed ‘The String Games‘ by Gail Aldwin. Personally, I think it’s better to go into a book ‘blind,’ so I had no expectations. Right from the off I … Continue reading Siblings, Structure and Pandas with Gail Aldwin
Trying Something New
This week I’m having time away from the words. Perhaps an odd thing, seeing as I’ve started working as a writer, but I thought it would be good to stretch … Continue reading Trying Something New
Talking to Fear and Curiosity
Fear has been getting the better of me lately. I’ve been trying to pin down whether it’s caused by a general sense that anyone would get when starting out with … Continue reading Talking to Fear and Curiosity
Writing About Myself
Having written nothing but fiction for many years, I find myself in the odd position of wiring an entire book about myself. One of the reasons I assumed memoirs and … Continue reading Writing About Myself
Byte the Book Showcase: ‘Selkie’
Thanks to Byte the Book for choosing my short story Selkie as its showcase for this month. Featuring a surprise honeymoon and some watery delights, head here if you would … Continue reading Byte the Book Showcase: ‘Selkie’
Retreat West Flash Fiction Shortlist
Pleased to announce that I’m on the shortlist! I can’t tell you which one is mine because it’s anonymous but needless to say I’m very chuffed to be there. Thanks … Continue reading Retreat West Flash Fiction Shortlist
High Society, Glamour and Poverty Collide In Jane Davis’ Novel ‘At The Stroke of Nine O’ Clock ‘
Hailed by The Bookseller as ‘One to Watch’, Jane Davis is the author of nine thought-provoking novels. In her most recent novel we encounter an actress, a duchess and a hostess, … Continue reading High Society, Glamour and Poverty Collide In Jane Davis’ Novel ‘At The Stroke of Nine O’ Clock ‘
The Power of Perspective
I just watched Nikita Gill perform some of her work, Maidens, Myths and Monsters and her novel in prose The Girl and the Goddess at the Cheltenham Literature Festival. The … Continue reading The Power of Perspective
Balancing Creativity and Productivity
I would love to say that I can write this blog with the assured knowledge that I have completely cracked the balance between these two things and that I am … Continue reading Balancing Creativity and Productivity
