Finally filing my tax return:

Saturday October 19th

I was lucky to be invited on a special ‘Women writers & poets’ themed tour of beautiful Hampstead cemetery organised by @Callie Langridge - Author, & to share this fascinating, funny & at times poignant journey through history with some ace ladies including Tammy Cohen & Julie Cohen. I think we all winced when read a bit of poet Charlotte Mews obituary, describing her as ‘said to be a writer’. Close. To. The. Bone. ... See MoreSee Less

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Friday October 18th

Spent a glorious week at my fav retreat Chez Castillon with some of my all time favs including Kate Harrison, Rowan Coleman & Daisy Buchanan - got through some words on the next book, several bottles of wine and a lot of cheese (given my Dr has prescribed wholefood plant based diet 🤭). Thank you to Janie Millman & Mickey as ever ❤️ ... See MoreSee Less

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Pregnant in prison: 'I told them the baby was coming and ended up giving birth in my cell'

Friday October 18th

Following the tragic death of a baby in a uk prison, here is an article from Dr Laura Abbott on the truth about being pregnant behind bars: theconversation.com/pregnant-in-prison-i-told-them-the-baby-was-coming-and-ended-up-giving-birth-... ... See MoreSee Less

Research offers an insight into the experiences of pregnant women left to give birth in their cells without midwives

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Wednesday October 16th

If you've read my latest book On My Life and feel inspired to help female prisoners, watch this week's video as I explain what you can do to help. 🤰🤱📚😀 ... See MoreSee Less

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Monday October 14th

It’s National Chocolate Week! TBH it could be national chocolate week every week in my house. At the end of a long day, nothing beats curling up with a good book, and savouring a good quality dark chocolate square. Or a whole family size bar of Dairy Milk, I’m not fussy! 🍫😆

#NationalChocolateWeek #chocolate #books #reading #bookaddict #bookclub #read #booklover #bookish #bibliophile #bookshelf #library #bookworm #bookstoread ... See MoreSee Less

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