-
Long time no see!
Hi folks. It’s been a while. I hope the year has treated you well. It’s all been kicking off over here: the new Masters degree in Mesolithic Archaeology began in September; the Queer Natures and Our Transcapes project has started, and I’ve been diagnosed with a cheeky new chronic illness. It’s been a lot to…
-
Creativity and community: Therapeutic Landscapes
This post is a bit late coming, but blimey: what an absolute joy the University of Worcester’s Therapeutic Landscapes symposium (9 & 10 March 2024) was. 120 delegates – artists, myth makers, storytellers, facilitators, researchers, academics, illustrators, sculptors, herbalists, foragers, writers, and project makers – gathered to explore how our landscapes are potential gateways for…
-
Albion Awakes – sneak peek!
A scene from Albion Awakes. Leigh Woodward, a nonbinary teenager, has fainted at school. Grandad, their caregiver, is called to collect them from the nurse’s office. They’ve been holding onto feelings that are about to come out. The nurse walked me to his office. When Grandad burst in half an hour later, I was lying…
-
The Therapeutic Landscapes symposium 2024
I’m thrilled to share that I’ll be presenting Our Transcapes at the University of Worcester’s 2024 symposium, ‘Therapeutic Landscapes: Ritual, Folklore and Wellbeing’ this March. The symposium This March, the Arts for Health research group and the Folk Cultures group at the University of Worcester are presenting a two-day symposium exploring ‘the intersections of ritual,…
-
‘Our Transcapes’: a new project with Dr Ina Linge
A very exciting update today! Dr Ina Linge from the University of Exeter and I – research funding allowing – are joining forces. As part of her proposed research project exploring queer natures, Ina has invited me to contribute as an Artist in Residence, pulling from my Albion Awakes research and creative practice. While we…
-
Process, product, and calling myself a “writer”.
Hi all! On social media, I see a lot of writers finding discomfort in calling themselves a writer. I often feel that way, too. Recently reading Modern Nature by the writer, artist and film producer Derek Jarman, I’ve reevaluated that discomfort a bit, and identified some causes. Maybe it’s useful to share? Art and capitalism…
-
How I finished writing a novel (with undiagnosed ADHD).
Every writer seems to have advice for us wannabe authors on how to finish writing a novel. And no wonder we seek it! Nowadays, if you want to be published the traditional way, submitting to agents and publishers requires a completed and polished manuscript before even sending a ‘hello’. That’s a lot of work. While…
-
Hello, world!
… and welcome to my new website and blog! What a banger. It’s a pleasure to have you here *tips cap*. After five years, my first novel Albion Awakes is finally ready to be shared with the world. Apparently, it takes writing a book to learn how to write a book. Who knew? I’m excited…