Before illness changed my path, I worked with children, a
role I loved deeply as a Nursery Nurse. I was an Aid worker in Romania for the
BBC's Blue Peter Appeal in the early 1990s. I have lived and worked with
children in the USA, Australia and Canada. I worked for two London social
services departments and had a really lovely life working in a large primary
school.
Then I suddenly became seriously ill and was diagnosed with a genetic disability, and everything in my life shifted. For a
long time, I was too sick to do anything but crawl to the end of my bed in
agony. I had two school-aged children to look after, but I was utterly unable
to function; my wonderful husband took over the care of everyone.
I have always been a writer, but I could not write or work anymore, but the stories never stopped forming in my mind. Writing became a lifeline once I was able to begin again, and although I’ll never “get better,” I’ve now completed two novels—proof that creativity can thrive in unexpected places.
This is a blog for all aspiring writers and creatives—whether you’re penning your debut novel, juggling edits between school runs, or scribbling ideas on the back of receipts. I often find scraps of paper in my pockets from when a thought struck me.
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I’ll be sharing behind-the-scenes glimpses into my writing process, offering writing and promotion advice, and the occasional dog-walking epiphany from the English countryside.
You’ll also meet fellow authors and creatives through interviews and guest features—because storytelling is richer when voices come together and advice is shared.
And if you happen to be writing with a chronic illness, fatigue, or brain fog, you’re especially welcome here. I live with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), a genetic condition that brings its own blend of challenges. Some days I’m curled up with a heating pad and a plot twist; other days I’m out and about on my trusty fold-up mobility scooter, chasing inspiration and dodging potholes.
Writing isn’t always glamorous. It’s messy, unpredictable, occasionally fuelled by biscuits and always hard work. But here at the Ink Pot, every voice matters. Whether you’re here for the drama, the research, the advice, or just a good story well told—pull up a chair. The past is never truly past, and there’s always room at the table.
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