I live quietly on purpose.
Writer and marketing manager in Devon. This is where I collect the small things, like walks, books, crafts, and whatever’s on my mind.
that’s me
On the Shelf: Sherlock Holmes – A Study in Scarlet & The Sign of the Four
There we were, my eldest and I hunting through the stacks of our favourite charity shop, the top floor given over to forgotten books and board games. Three books for…
Read the essay → an essay · Jun 2026
Why I Read Folk Horror in a Place That Looks Like it
Why the unsettling books, folk horror, sci-fi, dystopia, are the ones that settle me, read from a cut-off corner of Devon that looks just like them.
Read the essay →Just harvested my first crop of peas! We’ll make a green thumb out of me yet!
Just Outside the Door
I’m sat in the garden after a slow walk down the railway line. I’m so glad I went.
Read the essay →Note to self: go back to Glastonbury and tackle the Tor when I’m a few stone lighter.
Snow! A slight sprinkling of it. Really missing proper snowfalls.
A Slow Shift in the Right Direction
A quiet reflection on my weight loss journey as I transition from Tirzepatide to Semaglutide, learn to track my intake, manage cravings, and use the injections as a tool while building steadier habits.
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Took a slow walk into town. Even though I’m fitter than I was, it’s still a bit of a struggle.
Eat: A Day of Small Pleasures
Join me at Eat festival, where oysters, sausage rolls, music, and tiny treasures turned an ordinary day into one filled with small pleasures.
Read the essay → an essay · Sep 2025
A Walk in Autumn
A quiet autumn walk along the old railway path, where robins, fallen acorns, and a stranger’s smile turn an ordinary morning into a moment worth remembering.
Read the essay → an essay · May 2025
How I Know When a Draft Is “Finished”
Not every draft feels great when it’s done—but that doesn’t mean it’s not finished. Here’s how I know when to stop writing, even when I still feel unsure.
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