Happy National Author’s Day! A great day to celebrate my writing achievements. I am so proud to be able to call myself an author, a writer and a poet. This short video tells the story of how I became one, fulfilling my dream to be a real author! I've always loved reading and wrote a daily diary from the age of about 12 until my 20s. I still write and journal today but … [Read more...]
Eczema and skin poetry workshop, 4th Sept 2021
This is the fourth Poetry Workshop we have organised, taking place on Saturday 4th September at 3pm, for anyone wanting to explore the written word and poetry as a vehicle to learn, explore feelings and emotions and find release and peace through poetry. The first workshop was a great success with people joining from all around the world, from America, Germany, Hungary and … [Read more...]
What Allergy is 12 years old!
OMG my blog is nearly a teenager! How did that happen? The same age as two of my beautiful nieces! I hadn't realised she was born on the same year as them but oh how time flies. Yes What Allergy is a girl! Of course she is! It's been a wonderful journey. From the day I first began this blog, I've learnt so much and met so many amazing people along the way. So I thought I'd … [Read more...]
Blog hop – my writing process by Ruth Holroyd
A friend from my local writers' group, Susie Kearley, who writes about health, food and gardens, amongst other things, suggested I might like to participate in a 'blog hop', entitled 'My Writing Process'. I've never done a blog hop before so it intrigued me. This one is not technically allergy related but most of what I write falls into that area so apologies for anyone who was … [Read more...]