writing
PLAYS
A finished play is the culmination of many stages: from first draft to several edited versions,
following critique from peers and professional actors. The key to dialogue is concision
which means every word needs to earn its place.
ACTOR
DIRECTOR
NOVELS
A novel is a huge beast; a marathon of diligence and endurance. Like many writers, I only know
what the story is really about is after the first draft, which means a finished novel can feel like
having written several. The key is to silence the inner critic and keep at it, because you can only edit if
you've written! I like writing hostage stories, as I find it an effective way to remove crutches like
mobile phones and communication with the outside world from a protagonist, letting them
access their most vulnerable and authentic selves quickly.
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​ I'm working on self publishing both these novels, whilst still seeking representation to the
publishing industry for each one.
Held hostage in the Italian Alps, Monaco playboy
Alessandro Cappellari never dreams he'll fall for the dying art
of goat herding, nor for the woman who'll do anything to save herself, her family and her mountain home.
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TEMPORARY COVER
Held hostage in a fundamentalist country Zac and Natasha
feign being married to avoid separation, whilst guarding
against a physical affair, protecting the lives they hope
to go back to. But how long will their secret hold?​
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TEMPORARY COVER
poetry
I love the power of verse, and have sometimes been inspired to write poetry, though I find that when
the music of a poem comes, it must be recorded quickly.​ Poetry for me is usually evoked by strong
emotions, which can surface without warning. Then, I reach for my pen and the space to
be still and let it come.
TOASTMASTERS Speeches
Joining Toastmasters in 2015 led me on a great adventure. From taking up club roles to competing at international level there's something new to be learned from every Toastmasters meeting.
why pay our
toastmasters'
dues?
acing evaluations
fractals - order or chaos?
why we should
all get worms
silvia france
icebreaker
the most
embarrassing
day of my life
digested!
