Welcome to my writing
Hello and thank you so much for visiting my writing website.
My new book, Letting The Light In, is available to purchase NOW!
Letting The Light in is my personal story of how a baby with Down Syndrome changed my life.
My first book, Finding Your Calm Space is available as an ebook or paperback via Amazon
Discover thirty-one simple ways to bring more calm into your life.
I am planning to publish my novel, Breaking the Waters, in 2022. You can read more about Breaking the Waters here.
I am also writing regular blogs, haiku, and the occasional short story or poem. You can read these at this website. I very much hope you will find something here to make you smile, reflect or see something in a new light.
I would love to receive your comments or feedback. Thank you so much.
A little bit about me
I’m Karen. I live in Billericay, Essex, UK with my husband and (currently) the youngest three of my seven children. I work part time as a Yoga teacher and Reflexologist. I am also currently working as a Covid 19 Vaccinator.
When I’m not working or writing, I love walking, swimming in the sea and lakes, chilling out at my beach hut and going on camping trips. In previous professional incarnations I have been a Tax Inspector, Cookery demonstrator, Baby Signing teacher, Midwife and Health Visitor. Many years ago I completed a PhD degree in Victorian English Literature.
My youngest daughter has Down Syndrome. She is one of my greatest inspirations, always pointing me to the joy in unexpected places.
Some of my Bucket List ambitions
- Complete the full Camino de Santiago pilgrimage from St Jean Pied de Port to Santiago de Compostela.
- Publish a novel every year for the next ?? years
- Live in a house by the sea
- Swim across the Corryvreckan whirlpool in Scotland
- Go on an icon painting retreat
The Best Part Of My Day
Not working? Fully functional.
Why I Love Swimming Outdoors
Knots in Your Life
Abortion: An Uncomfortable Subject
Cunning but not strong: How a neighbourhood fox helped me cope with war anxiety
The Last Midwife: My NaNoWriMo 2021
