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The planets collided, and I had been traveling the road to become a writer all my life. Persistence is the key to success. Lots of famous people have said this in one way or another.

The jury is still out on whether I am a 'writer' and although I have published several books here and there, I don't consider myself 'published' by any means.  When the phone rings and there is a honest-to-God publisher on the line asking for a submission?  I'll think about it all then.  Right now, I'm just learning and having fun meeting readers who kinda think I have some possibilities on the horizon.  Maybe the journey is the important part, yeah?I hate trying to market a product I know has those possibilities when a billion other hopefuls have that same dream.  It all seems improbably at this stage, so you have to keep plugging along and hope something clicks.

I pick up my pen, figuratively, and start 'writing'. Either the ideas flow or, just occasionally, they do not. Typically, I am sat in an armchair with a laptop on my knee. I occasionally need to be available to assist my disabled wife, Pat, when she requires my help. Ambient noise like the TV or background music does not disturb the process, in fact, I like it. Usually, the words flow almost unbidden, and I have difficulty keeping up with them. The biggest problem I have is probably age-related: I keep forgetting names, even the names of the characters I have created. So, I need my notes close by.

I write every day, and I like to walk to think up new ideas

I am a spiritual alignment specialist, mental healer, and author who provides people with the tips, tools, and techniques they need to take their lives from where they are to where they want to be. I love reading and am passionate about enlightening others about the higher truths of life. I help my readers identify their goals, release limiting beliefs, and create lasting change in their lives. Life doesn’t have to be a struggle; happiness is your birthright!

Absolutely. I worked as an Optometrist, an Astronomer and an experimental physicist. I have several ideas for Sci-Fi stories that lean on my experience as a research scientist. But it was when I was working with people on a daily basis as an Optician that I really learned the important parts of what it takes to write a novel. Many extraordinary characters I met in the testing room have worked their way into my stories!

The biggest challenge when writing children’s literature is finding the right balance between entertainment and meaning. When writing for children, you need to ensure that the story is engaging enough to hold their attention but also simple enough to be understandable. At the same time, it should convey important lessons that stay with them long after they’ve closed the book.Another challenge is creating characters and situations that children can relate to. It’s essential to capture their perspective on the world – how they perceive friendship, family, adventures, and even fears. Additionally, I have to be careful not to sound preachy – children are very sensitive to that and pref...

When I was ready to take the next step with my book, I started by researching the market online and diving into writer’s market books to find publishers and agents who specialize in women’s fiction. I wanted to make sure I was reaching out to people who truly understood the genre and the audience I was writing for.  Once I had a list of potential matches, I made sure my manuscript was as polished as I could make it. I spent countless hours revising, editing, and refining to put my best foot forward. Then, I carefully followed each submission guideline—because every agent and publisher has their specific process—and sent it off.  It’s a lot of work, but taking the time to ...