It’s been a while!

First of all, let me apologise. It has been a long time since I’ve written… There has been a lot going on behind the scenes and I’ve started a full-time PGCE too which has been filling my head with things other than writing. I had hoped to make a good start on Murmuration 2 - I even hoped I might finish it by Christmas at one point. But, alas, it was not to be. I think I need a writing retreat as there doesn’t seem to be enough room in my brain for stories as well as everything else at the moment! Having said that, Murmuration 2 is planned out and I have written 30,000 words so only another 40,000 ish to go!

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I’m hopeful that it will be ready by next summer..

Anyway, I love and really miss writing Miners and I love drawing out thoughts about creatives and why creativity feels like such an awful obsession. It endlessly fascinates me, but at the moment, I just don’t have the headspace, so it is on the backburner while I concentrate on learning how to be a teacher. Today, as with so many other days, I wish there were three of me to be able to do everything that I want to do.

So you’ll have to bear with me for a while, but I will be back sporadically as time allows.

But without further ado, let me introduce to you my Christmas Gift Guide! (AKA Why you should buy all of my books!)

Christopher, Running is perfect for fans of literary fiction. Lanny meets Sorrow and Bliss in this shattering tale of innocence, loss, and betrayal set in the English Fens.

Find it here: https://amzn.eu/d/eFxTGcI

The Kindle edition is on offer this week for only £2.99!

(readers from 10-90 have given it glowing reviews but spoiler alert for teens - there are a few swears..)

Murmuration is a startling YA dystopian sci-fi survival story with a touch of magic. With high-stakes adventure and a tender love story at its heart, Murmuration is the new must read dystopian thriller.

Get it here: https://amzn.eu/d/6gUAEO6

The Ways in Which We Are Like Birds - a poetry collection about life, nature and birds. Uplifting poems for the everyday to ground and inspire.

Find it here: https://amzn.eu/d/hEduxNY

And lastly, if you like gorgeous, pretty things, head over to my Etsy shop for more goodies! https://littlebirdeditions.etsy.com

Order by this Friday for delivery before Christmas (UK only - if you’re abroad, its too late!)

Thanks so much for your support this year.

I’m looking forward to writing more next year and sharing more creative essays with you all!

Liz

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