Selectively Juggling

What makes you nervous? The nervous system is a complex and beautiful thing, especially when it’s well regulated and doing what it should. Nervousness on the other can either propel it’s owner forward to achieve things just outside of their comfort zone; or conversely stupify someone into a full freeze mode. What makes me most…

Jot down the first thing that comes to your mind. Writing and self-publishing is the easy part – whereas working out how to promote, market and gain traction is much more difficult. Especially for introverted writers who have used a pseudonym.

Where do you see yourself in 10 years? So my self-published 88k literary hybrid memoir – written in dual perspective and available in ebook, paperback and hardcopy is now available free (promotion) as an e-book – it is available free on most Amazon sites, ie UK, US, Australia, India etc. I would really appreciate the…

Describe one positive change you have made in your life. I finally took the leap of faith and published my Literary Hybrid Memoir – written in dual perspective. I had positive feedback from a renowned publishing house, but they were unable to pick it up, due to their small size and capacity. They gave me…

Which aspects do you think makes a person unique? Personally, I feel that someone who allows themselves the dignity and freedom to lean into their vulnerabilities, sensitivities, areas of strength and areas of perceived weakness are by very definition the epitome of unique. I view uniqueness as the gift, art or mindset of owning one’s…

If you could have something named after you, what would it be? A published and critically acclaimed book title. Ok, now I’ve got that out of my system I’ll focus on a real life achievable choice. A star perhaps, or rather an earthy, yet light essential oil. An essential oil that is thought provoking, soothing…

What is one word that describes you? I’m I kaleidoscopic-coloured woman trying to translate life in black and white.

What tattoo do you want and where would you put it? I think I would like a dragonfly tattoo. However, I only have one tattoo and it is of a small design I made honouring my father, on the day he died. It sits on my left inner wrist. I will eventually pair it with…

Who was your most influential teacher? Why? My children have been my most influential teachers. My daughter has a rare genetic disability – so I’ve learned resilience, deeper compassion and that my vulnerability is my strength. My boys twice exceptional status – gifted but with various neurodivergence has also required me to dig deeper and…

What is your favorite type of weather? My preference is hot weather, as I love swimming, so late Spring, Summer and Autumn allows for swimming. However, I also love every season. As each have their own unique beauty and signature. The colours of late Autumn are stunning, as are the changes from hot humid days…