The Weekly News 3rd Oct edition
My first story is published in this weeks Weekly News. it’s a great feeling seeing your name in print! I’ve sent a story to take a break and Apex magazine this week, so fingers crossed. As for what Katie did…
Night in York (without children)
Just spent a lovely night away in York for our 11th wedding anniversary. Where have the years gone? Nice hotel near to the station called the Park Inn. Nothing posh, but bright, modern, exceptionally clean and new. We arrived in…

Hi, I am a mum of twin identical girls aged 6 years and two boys aged 13 and 17 years. I live in a small market town called Knaresborough in North Yorkshire.I am really enjoying the challenges of being a mum to twins, however it hasn't been easy and I am still learning how to juggle my four children (not literally) in order to meet their needs as well maintain my own sanity! I am a freelance writer and have written a few short stories and magazine articles, 2 of which are published.
Writing tip and jam recipe
Sorry for missing a couple of days, I’ve spent too much time on the computer. I have almost finished my article on pet allergies, just need to get someone to read it and check for mistakes before I send it…
Domestic Goddess
Result – six jars of plum jam, prettily labelled in my kitchen.Another batch needs making tomorrow before the plums go mushy – think novelty has worn off a little now! Three – the number of people who have sarcastically asked…
Last day of summer holidays
Mixed feelings about today, I feel sad that the boys are off to school tomorrow, but also feel really happy that I’m going to have some spare time. I’m going to concentrate on completing a couple of stories I’ve half…
Still on a high
Still buzzing from yesterdays news, you would have thought I had won the lottery. Phoned up everyone I could think of and posted it on Facebook. Had a lovely day today at Studley Deer Park. We intended to collect conkers,…
Story accepted!!
I’m so excited! I wrote a short story and sent it to The Weekly News a while ago, I’ve had a lovely email today from their fiction editor saying she liked my story and they hope to feature it in…
Hesketh Farm Park
We went to Hesketh farm park today near Bolton Abbey. It’s the second time we have been this summer, the boys love it. Word of warning it is always raining and cold or at least has been whenever we have…
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