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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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S-cat-ter cushion.
S-cat-ter cushion.

Not remotely #wildswimming, but swimming all the s
Not remotely #wildswimming, but swimming all the same. And #yoga too, a hip opener, no less. I treasure my #sundaymornings, and when I can make both sessions, it is so restorative. I came full of gripes and grumbles but a member just paid for my coffee as I left my card at home and it reminded me to stop complaining. #itsthelittlethings #gratitude

Introducing Polly. Our mew next door neighbour.
Introducing Polly. Our mew next door neighbour.

Going OutOut. Fat Boy Slim in his home town. Danc
Going OutOut. Fat Boy Slim in his home town. Dancing. A stonking night.

This weekend we went to my friend Julia’s 40th.
This weekend we went to my friend Julia’s 40th. Instead of chatting and drinking, guests small and adult chatted and made wreaths and pumpkin pom-poms. I didn’t have time to finish mine, so ‘foraged’ for autumn leaves and berries yesterday at @wickwoods_country_club after #yoga. Today a feel great. There are several #lifelessons there. Thank you @ipsewilderness the most creative pumpkin-y of parties. I shall take a leaf (groan) out of your book next time I host a celebration.

Although my mum lives close by today was the first
Although my mum lives close by today was the first time she has been to our house in 18 months. A lovely afternoon chatting with her and her helper, Fiona. This time last year we’d just heard about the vaccine, I recall. I wouldn’t say 2021 has been easy, far from it, but gosh am I grateful for those jabs.

Just popped up on my Facebook feed. This is my ste
Just popped up on my Facebook feed. This is my stepson @sebrose1 with his kitten-which-grew-into-a-cat-the-size-of-a-house. I love this photo so much. Thor’s slightly long-suffering expression. Seb’s happy smile. And the crazy contrast in size which means Seb cannot hold Thor; he’s just so flipping big. We three - Tom, Seb and I - love our animals. And this shows why. #catsofinstagram #instapet #catsofinsta #catscatscats #persian #tabby #huge #family #stepson #laughteristhebestmedicine

It’s 13 years since exactly Tom and I got Thor a
It’s 13 years since exactly Tom and I got Thor as a kitten for a then nine-year-old @sebrose1. He’s the most eccentric of cats, funny and furry and flipping huge. Here he is with Freya, our dark brown puss. She is cat and knows it. She does cat things like curl up and purr. Whereas Thor seems to be a labrador, which somehow found his way into feline form.


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