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Serialising my novel on Substack—A Year to Querying Success
How I wrote a novel in a year with the help of Substack and some 'f*ck the algo' attitude.
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Catherine Is Not Eating (flash fiction)
Aug 30, 2025
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How leaving London made me face my sh*t – eventually
Jun 10, 2025
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A Dawn Chorus: Midlife, Magic, and May Queens
Apr 30, 2025
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Red Kite Delight: Flying Lessons At Last
Jul 10, 2025
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An Intro to MARSH WITCHES OF THE GODLESS FLORIN
Welcome to Sowen Harbour, home of gritty modern gothic fiction 'Marsh Witches Of The Godless Florin' by Liz Horsman.
Sep 11, 2025
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Fire Ants
A short poem about being easily distracted - particularly by newness.
Sep 5, 2025
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My Mind Is A Wandering Drunk
A poem about the longing that infuses my creative urges and how alike addiction it is.
Sep 3, 2025
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Catherine Is Not Eating (flash fiction)
Like the gnarled woman in the corner and the drooling man opposite, Catherine has departed her body.
Aug 30, 2025
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Uninvited Potatoes: The Art of Accidental Success
The years spent pushing for clearly defined goals have rarely resulted in the flowers I planted.
Aug 5, 2025
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Red Kite Delight: Flying Lessons At Last
First Rule Of Flight Club? Don’t Get Stung.
Jul 10, 2025
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For the love of Oranges (and Jeanette Winterson)
What 'Oranges aren't the only fruit' taught me about reading, writing, and shame
Jul 7, 2025
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A Feather Ritual for Letting Go
I started out floating on the water and ended up with a new feather ritual for letting go. Read on.
Jun 17, 2025
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How leaving London made me face my sh*t – eventually
From townie to country bumpkin via hard partying and hard lessons.
Jun 10, 2025
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Come Float In The Magic Abundance
Let wild-flowers, moorhens, my pregnant pond, and the perfect stick, remind you of your immense potential.
Jun 6, 2025
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Magic Bulbs
How I turn every gardening job into a ritual and how the garden bites back.
Jun 1, 2025
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