Another extract for your entertainment

One of the joys of writing a book is that you have in effect created a whole series of blogposts! Here is another extract from my latest book. The original, which introduced the delightful Fairy Hanny, is also available on Amazon. Enjoy! “So, as we sip our cold beers, brewed to perfection in silly Suffolk,Continue reading “Another extract for your entertainment”

Fairy Hanny and the Sons of Turenn

This is the third book featuring Fairy Hanny. For this one I am reaching into a story from my Celtic heritage to place Hanny into an old myth. I will put some extracts from work in progress here. Across the Universe. ” I take it you’re bored Hanny,” suggested Mad Tom with a face likeContinue reading “Fairy Hanny and the Sons of Turenn”

Establish Your Nightly Routine & Stick To It

Human beings thrive on routine. If you are a parent, you know how true this is. And while most of us will do a good job setting and sticking to a routine for our kids, we don’t do as well for ourselves. It’s time to change that. Let’s talk about what you can do toContinue reading “Establish Your Nightly Routine & Stick To It”

Relax Your Body With A Warm Bath Or Gentle Stretches

More ideas to help you sleep. Then when you wake up you are ready to concentrate on the day ahead. The key to a good night sleep is being able to relax in the hour or two before you climb into bed. It makes sense, doesn’t it? If your body is relaxed, your mind willContinue reading “Relax Your Body With A Warm Bath Or Gentle Stretches”

Dealing With Stray Thoughts & Worries At Nighttime

Do you ever have one of those nights when you can’t turn your mind off and end up tossing and turning? We all have days and nights when our busy minds and worries keep us up. Thankfully there are some simple strategies you can employ to deal with them, leaving you to enjoy the remainderContinue reading “Dealing With Stray Thoughts & Worries At Nighttime”

Getting Comfy – Temperature, Touch, Sound & Scent

Ok so we had a break for Christmas and New Year. Now we are back into a routine and we need to get up and go to work/school. And after a long break it is difficult to establish that routine and insomnia hits some of us. So let’s get back to thinking about good bedtimeContinue reading “Getting Comfy – Temperature, Touch, Sound & Scent”

Why You Should Ban Screens From Your Bedroom

Do you like to watch TV in bed? Do you check your phone before going to sleep? Are you sleeping well? You know it’s better to avoid using your phone or tablet in the hours before you go to bed. I hope you’re making strides towards putting your phone away at night, but I wouldContinue reading “Why You Should Ban Screens From Your Bedroom”

Just a clip from my new book

This is a section from ‘Trans-Uranic Elements: The Dark Side of Uranus’. It is the second in my trilogy of the Tales of Fairy Hanny and should be on Amazon by the end of January 2022. Enjoy – the laughter may help you sleep! “ “OK! OK! Let’s start again. Tell me about Grumbleflick!” “He’sContinue reading “Just a clip from my new book”

Simple Ways To Introduce Calm Into Your Evenings

Continuing with some ideas on sleeping and night time routines. I hope some of you can benefit from these ideas. Many of us struggle to fall asleep at night. We toss and turn, or pop supplements and pills before we can drift off. If you are having trouble falling asleep, or simply want to workContinue reading “Simple Ways To Introduce Calm Into Your Evenings”