In some form or other, I've been working towards writing a book that combines my Jungian Archetype Coaching, Positive Psychology and Tarot for decades. Each time I discover some new theory or idea, a small part of the greater jigsaw puzzle falls into place. Each time I work with a client who is unable to make standard self-help books work for them, I learn something new about the human psyche and about myself. This week I've been dreaming a lot. I've been dreaming of symbols,

With so much going on in the whirlwind of daily life, there are indeed moments when an author must prioritize other pressing matters over the act of writing. It is during these times that I find myself grappling with a profound sense of unease, as each day that passes without the cathartic release of putting pen to paper, or fingers to keyboard, feels akin to a slow, inexorable decay of the creative faculties that fuel my passion. The vibrant, imaginative parts of my brain, w

A blank page can feel like a locked gate, especially when the story waiting behind it is full of ruined cities, hidden secrets, sentient machines and leaders smiling while they sharpen knives in private. That is part of the thrill. Starting a dystopian fantasy novel is exciting because everything is alive with possibility. The first spark might be a single image. One strange idea can open a whole world. The magic of the early stage is that nothing has hardened yet. Your world

Some gifts impress because they are expensive. Others stay with you because they understand you. That is what made this one special. It arrived quietly, tucked in with an order from Austria. For an author, the perfect gift is rarely flashy. It does not need to be wrapped in velvet or announced with a flourish. It needs to speak to the private rhythm of writing, reading, editing, pausing, doubting, beginning again and living with words long after everyone else has gone to bed

So what does an author do while waiting for their work to be published? I don't know what other people do but I focus on my next title to...

No, this post isn't about my love life. It's about making a professional relationship between author, editor, publisher and illustrator...