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Writing workshops in my Brighton home – The half-day creative writing workshop has garnered 5* reviews on AirBnB from every one who has attended so far. Read more…
A new small press, Creative Pumpkin Publishing for non-fiction – CPP will take Sarah’s self-published books to a wider readership, and publish books by other authors under the same imprint …read more
The story of Making Friends with Anxiety – It’s not a long book, or particularly fancy. The subject matter is hardly glamorous. Yet it’s Sarah’s second-bestselling book. Discover why … read more
One Moment wins Silver Bestseller Award – With UK sales of over 250,000, One Moment, One Morning is officially one of the 21st century’s bestselling books, and was awarded Silver at the Specsavers/Nielsen ceremony last month …read more
Introducing Making Peace with Depression – A warm and wise companion for sufferers of depression, co-written by bestselling author Kate Harrison and Dr Patrick Fitzgerald …read more
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Yet *another* reason I ❤️ my ancient MX5. In s
Yet *another* reason I ❤️ my ancient MX5. In spite of it’s ridiculous boot space, i know how to fit shiitloads of stuff into it because I’ve had it since 1999. Some of these plants are for my Mum and some for me and Tom. Plus I also went to the gym so my sports bag is the boot. 🥰 @ffffagan @kathrynmholford @jlingrell #mazdamx5 #classiccar #mycar #brightonlife #gardening #bestcarever

‘New photos,’ I mutter, as I prepare to restar
‘New photos,’ I mutter, as I prepare to restart letting on AirBnB. ‘Miaow,’ said the cat.

What a lovely day! And how pleasing to see picture
What a lovely day! And how pleasing to see pictures of everyone enjoying the sunshine. We went to Goring beach (it’s far nicer than Brighton if you ask me, which of course you didn’t) and then up into the downs where we happened upon Angmering Estate wood, which is just magical. This, my friends, is why I love my little ancient MX5 so. It makes every moment of a summer day feel good. Even sitting in a traffic jam is less irksome. Happy bank holiday, one and all.😎❤️🐝🌞🌻

Lovely walk along the River Adur and catch up with
Lovely walk along the River Adur and catch up with a good friend today. #reflection #water #reeds #blueskiesandsunshine #ilovesussex #walkingforhealth

Wallpaper! In a shed! Sometimes these things just
Wallpaper! In a shed! Sometimes these things just have to be done.

Bluebells on a Sunday afternoon in Wiston, West Su
Bluebells on a Sunday afternoon in Wiston, West Sussex.

I’m sequestered away in a little pod in the coun
I’m sequestered away in a little pod in the country (makes me sound like a bean or pea or something - what is it with the word ‘pod’? It is ubiquitous these days.) Anyway, it’s very pleasing whatever it is. There are no distractions! No wireless, no TV, let alone people. Only underlines how easily I can lose my focus normally - I’m whistling through the final read through of my novel to the accompaniment of birdsong and creaking tree branches.

Still here? So are we, but what a year! Still here
Still here? So are we, but what a year! Still here? So am I - elderly mum and husband too - but what a year! For the latest update on how it's been since Lockdown 4 for us in Brighton please subscribe to my mailing list at sarah-rayner.com https://mailchi.mp/b11e17bcf0b9/spring-newsletter-ease-anxiety-and-entertain-yourself-during-lockdown-1663860


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