A Life in Chapters

Some authors become instant favourites. You see their name on a cover and you don’t even need to read the blurb — you just know you’ll pick it up.

In this episode of A Life in Chapters, I’m sharing ni…

So many people say, “I’m not creative.” Maybe you’ve said it yourself. But here’s the truth — you’re probably far more creative than you give yourself credit for.

In this episode of A Life in Chapters…

Reading is often thought of as a solitary act — but something magical happens when we share stories with others. In this episode, I’m reflecting on the joy of book clubs, from my early days of studyi…

September always feels like a fresh start — the air shifts, routines reset, and autumn begins to whisper at the edges of our days. In this episode, I’m sharing gentle journaling prompts to help you p…

We all face decisions — some small, some life-changing. And often the hardest part isn’t living with the choice, it’s making it in the first place.

In this episode of A Life in Chapters, I explore how…

What kind of legacy do we really leave behind?

In this episode, I share the story of my rabbit Bertie — a mischievous, loveable companion who left his mark on my world in the most unexpected way. His …

Reading doesn’t have to be about numbers, challenges, or keeping up with everyone else. It can be about rhythm, ritual, and the way books help us mark time.

In this episode of A Life in Chapters, I sh…

So often, we focus on building a business that works — but forget to ask whether it truly fits the life we want.

In this episode of A Life in Chapters, I share the personal turning point that made me …

Romanticising your life is about noticing and savouring the little moments — making everyday experiences feel special, just for you. 

In this episode, I talk about how I first came across the idea (th…

There’s something magical about visiting the places where our favourite authors once lived and wrote. In this episode, I take you with me to Jane Austen’s House in Chawton — a modest Hampshire cottag…

Sometimes it feels like everyone else is further ahead — more clients, more readers, more confidence. That used to convince me I was already too far behind to catch up. But I’ve learned that there’s …

In this episode, I’m sharing five detective series I’ve loved recently and reflecting on what draws us back to this genre again and again. From the quiet tension of village secrets to the slow unfurl…

Think blogging is old news? Think again.

In this episode, I’m sharing why your blog still matters — maybe more than ever. We’ll talk about the quiet power of blogging, how your words can keep working …

It’s the first of the month — a quiet threshold and a chance to begin again.

In this episode, I’m sharing four gentle journaling prompts to help you reflect, reset, and move into August with more clar…

If your TBR pile feels more like a guilt trip than a joy list — you’re not alone.

In this episode, I’m sharing how I let go of the pressure to read “important” books, stopped comparing myself to BookT…

What if one listen, one sale, or one blog post really was enough?

In this episode, I’m sharing how it feels to keep creating when growth is slow, numbers are low, and progress is quiet. We’ll talk abo…

Feeling a little disconnected from yourself lately? Like something you used to love has quietly slipped away?

In this episode, we slow down for a gentle journaling session designed to help you remembe…

What happens when a long-held dream finally comes true?

In this episode, I take you with me to Greenway — Agatha Christie's beloved holiday home in Devon — and share what it meant to walk through her …

Sometimes, books do more than tell a story — they bring us back to someone we’ve lost.

In this episode of A Life in Chapters, I’m reflecting on how reading detective fiction connects me to my mum, who…

In this episode of A Life in Chapters, I’m talking about books — not in a critical or academic way, but in a deeply personal one.

I share how reading shaped me as a child, from fairy tale marathons to…