As book two of the Merit-Hunters Series is coming, I thought I'd share three things I have learnt during the process of writing it.

The first installment of a short story I'm working on. Meet Jon, a young man in London, not wanting to climb the corporate ladder.

My thoughts on how important it is to interact and spend time with other people.

My honest review of The Breaking Trilogy by Karen Langtree. A fantastic series for teenagers wanting to get into reading dystopian fiction.

Anyone else a fan of the 2004 film A Cinderella Story? It includes a big lesson about perseverance.

My thoughts after reading Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers. How does she define what real love is?

Find out more about some of Crowned Worthy's main characters including its protagonist, Ajay Ambers.

A reflection on how we might make snap judgements, drawing upon my Dad's new book and what happens on a golf course.

My musings about finding joy through the power of words with references to C.S.Lewis and America's Got Talent.

An honest book review on Beyond The Hills, by Maressa Mortimer.

A blog about how to keep motivated, whatever you're needing to focus on.

SkipSleep is a key part of the my debut novel, Crowned Worthy. It's a tech-assisted drug that allows citizens of Tulo to skip sleep. Would I take it?

A very short piece of writing I wrote as I stared at the washing, willing it to put itself away.

A short, light-hearted story about adult life and how God is there to comfort us.

In association with Love Book Tours and Malcolm Down Publishing, this week several bloggers will be reviewing Crowned Worthy on their websites and social media channels.

My Gran has used the book I wrote for her to raise money for a local hospice, along with press coverage!

A short story I wrote about a young professional when completing a writing course.

A song a day for 40 days as part of a period of reflection.

My book review of Count Our Blessings by Fiona Linday

A thank you to local businesses for the difference they make to individuals' lives, like me - a writer!

Thinking about working life and what defines us and how that helps us to 'switch off.'

Read first reactions to the first in the Merit-Hunters Series, Crowned Worthy

A short story I wrote, thinking about the word 'zeal' alongside references to the parable of the lost sheep.

Some of my thoughts on 'All Our Wrong Todays' by Elan Mastai. Exploring the book alongside my faith.

To say it's been a hard year would be an understatement but as we go into yet another period of increasing uncertainty and isolation, I was reminded of a story adaptation I wrote during the first lockdown.