Oct 1, 2022Member-onlyLast Minute Change of Plans — A Carer’s Life Part 1One of the things I never anticipated when I became a carer to my mum following her stroke and the onset of seizures and dementia (there are many things but I want to talk about one of them for now) is how my plans could change so abruptly at the…Care2 min readCare2 min read
Jun 24, 2022I keep wondering if I should go back and put some bits back like they were in my earlier version…101Susie KearleyI think you should leave the book as it is since you've got some sales already and good reviews, as…I think you should leave the book as it is since you've got some sales already and good reviews, as you say, trust your own judgement with any future writing.1 min read1 min read
Jun 22, 2022Member-onlyFeeling like an imposterAnyone in the creative arts is familiar with Imposter Syndrome, it is especially common amongst writers, but for those who are unfamiliar with it, here is a definition from www.verywellmind.com Impostor syndrome (IS) refers to an internal experience of believing that you are not as competent as others perceive you…Writing4 min readWriting4 min read
Apr 2, 2022Worried About Fuel Prices? How to Bring your Bills Down352Susie KearleyThank you for this.Thank you for this. I'll be going through it a few times to get information firmly implanted in my brain. I've already told mum that having the heater on most of the day on cold days, which we're both guilty of, is wasting electricity and we should put it on for an hour and then make sure we're dressed appropriately to stay warm. The biggest problem with we have is that this is an old house and mum has just enough money that she doesn't qualify for grants.1 min read1 min read
Mar 28, 2022I Saw A Monster!1.2K13Susie KearleyWhat great photos and an intersting story.What great photos and an intersting story. I haven't seen a dragonfly in a very long time, and I didn't know they ate things like bees.1 min read1 min read
Mar 25, 2022Rescuing Baby Bats: These Youngsters Will Melt Your Heart1952Susie KearleyWhat a cutie, I love bats and would love an opportunity to hold one.What a cutie, I love bats and would love an opportunity to hold one.1 min read1 min read
Feb 14, 2020Member-onlyGetting things off my chestFair warning, this is me venting to, as the title says, get things off my chest, so you may want to simply move on and find something more interesting to read. Things have not been going well for me recently, for a while actually, as those who follow me on…Mental Health5 min readMental Health5 min read
Nov 19, 2019Member-onlyFiction, reality, or paranoia?With my brain it can be hard to tell. An elderly woman dies and her son, who has been caring for her for years, is accused of killing her to get his hands on the inheritance by his siblings. When it’s proved that the lady died of natural causes the…Mental Health4 min readMental Health4 min read
Oct 25, 2019Member-onlyAn anthology in support of breast cancer researchDo you like reading? Do you hate cancer? Well now there’s an opportunity for you to enjoy the first, while helping to do something about the second, and if you’re a fan of romance you’re in for a treat. Kissing and other Scandalous Pastimes An anthology with a goal, and I don’t just mean to…Breast Cancer2 min readBreast Cancer2 min read
Jul 3, 2019Member-onlyMy doctor and meWhy it’s important to find a doctor you can trust to listen to you. As someone who has had cause to see the doctor with a regularity I’m not keen on because of mental health issues, I know only too well how important it is to find a doctor who…Mental Health4 min readMental Health4 min read