“Let’s use the power of words to help others and imagine the positive impact we can have on the world around us.”
Trust me. I’m a writer
There is one thing you should know about writers. No matter what you say to them, no matter how mundane the conversation may be, you are already being cast in scene of some kind. A quick interaction on the bus, or a simple passing gesture can escalate to a full scene with themes, and possibly…
We protect our youth in Scotland
Since the beginning of this year I have been training as a volunteer panel member of the Children’s Hearings for Scotland. For those of you who aren’t residing in this country or are just generally unfamiliar, the CHS is set procect young people flagged by Social Work or have found themselves in trouble with the…
Writer’s Block
If you’re a writer yourself you will know the physical pain and agony that is writer’s block. If you’re not a writer you may think I’m being a little overly dramatic here.
Getting it out there
I consider myself a confident person. Whilst I’m not overly social, I’m not completely out of place when I need to hold a room. I am not shy of public speaking, although I would prefer to just lose myself in my own thoughts. I’ve always been a dreamy-headed person. Like many authors I probably come…
Frequently Asked Questions
Whilst there are millions of books out there, being one of the ones who writes them still seems a rare find for a lot of people out there in the wild.
I can’t live without you!
Let’s face it, we don’t need expensive toys to live. We don’t need the fanciest clothes or the biggest house. A luxury car may take you places but you’ll never be transported quite the way you are when you learn something new.
Conspiracy to theorise
There are a lot of conspiracy theories out there. Some of them are completely outlandish. Some of them at least sound like they hold an element of truth. What interests me most about it is getting a glimpse into what shapes people’s beliefs.
Oh, the horror!
One thing I find quite common in fans of horror like myself is we were exposed to the genre from an early age. For some this was an exciting experience. For others, myself included, it was – not to put too fine a point it – horrifying.
EH!
In my younger years I had the pleasure of seeing a lot of live music in my adopted home of Dundee. After a fifteen-year hiatus I paid a visit to the old venue known as ‘The Doghouse’. It was like nothing had changed. There were the same thrills. It was like no time had passed…
My Mistake
We’re only human at the end of the day. I wanted to take a look at those platitudes and consider the mistakes I’ve made in my own life. Some have been silly, others have had much more dire consequences.
Gym Bunny
I’m going to begin this with a confession. I’m not the most graceful person. Thinking back, I never have been.
Station Madness
Over the years I have travelled on many buses, trains and other assorted public transports. I’ve had driving lessons. In fact, I had my first lesson at seventeen. It’s just something that fell down my list of priorities in my adulthood. I’ve always managed to find my way, even to the most obscure places.
Learning to Fly
In 2013, I decided that I wanted to do what I could to help other women with Turner’s syndrome who might need a some support away from doctor’s waiting rooms and large conferences. I set up a blog where I could share my TS story and give others the opportunity to tell their own in…
My Favourite Character
Whether it’s books or movies we love characters for different reasons. Sometimes we love them because the represent everything that we admire. Sometimes we loath them so much we love to see them on screen because it specifically garners a reaction.
What inspires me?
We all take inspiration from different things. Sometimes it can be grand visions like the wonders of the world or the imaginings of what lies at the far reaches of our galaxy. Sometimes it can be the simpler things such as how a message from someone close to you made you smile.
What bothers me …
I’m sure there are lots of things we could each pick out that we consider to be bothersome. Some days you’ll feel like nothing will be able to shake you and on others you will find everything to be an irritant.
My Big Adventure
When you reach a certain age it’s likely you will sit back, reflect on your journey so far and ask yourself, what the Hell was I thinking?
The Internet Reacts
‘The internet reacts’ is a phrase that gets used a lot these days. Normally it’s in reference to some non story about a psuedo celeb. Am I the only one who finds this ridiculous?
Emotional support canine who needs support?
This random musing on the dog had me thinking about our connection to animals and the natural world in general.
Satire – Funny or Too Far?
It’s not just edgy comedy, it is a tongue in cheek look at this world of ours and how ridiculous it can be at times.
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#amreading a blog by @VivikaWidow
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