A play by Janet Plater From CaroleW Productions / Directed by Jake Murray Starring Phillippa Wilson and Joe Caffrey I haven’t seen much theatre lately (obvs) but I was so glad I ventured out to Gosforth Civic Theatre for this one. Haddock and Chips says so much that we need to hear right now making … Continue reading Review: Haddock and Chips
Illustrating mental health
It's around 15 days til publication day - yeay and fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuck! But you're not on your own with the nerves. After all, to produce a book you work with skilled editors, cover designers, proof readers and, in my case, illustrators. My first book, A Series of Unfortunate Stereotypes - Naming and Shaming Mental Health Stigmas … Continue reading Illustrating mental health
It REALLY couldn’t happen to a nicer…Comedian
Remember that duvet cover from the 80s with the sad clown? That clown was Pierrot. He might have made people laugh but, inside, he was hiding a terrible pain. A pain caused by his unrequited love for Columbine, who, as far as I can tell, had the hots for Harlequin. Pierrot wasn’t really born in … Continue reading It REALLY couldn’t happen to a nicer…Comedian
Mindful resolutions
I just saw an article shared by Kay Sheldon on Twitter from the Telegraph - Knitting, crocheting and jam-making improve mental health, study finds and it got me thinking about mindfulness. I'm certainly not an advocate of 'go for a walk and get over it' and I don't believe Kay Sheldon is either, but there … Continue reading Mindful resolutions