I was actively involved in suite 101. hoping to inspire others to follow the dream. Now, my suite work will be published on my own site. True writing comes from the heart, and the soul, where inspirartion lives. Remember, your life is your inspiration, you don't have to go looking for it, it's already there. Dare to be introspective, but remember never forget to observe and remain curious about life and people.

 

Why I write?

    The longer I am in the writing business, the more I realise that important, significant writing has very little to do with the intellectual ability to phrase and spell and cleverly manipulate language. Important writing, writing that has the power to influence and inspire, comes from the heart of the writer.

    In the time leading up to the writing of my first novel, it was as though I had no choice but to write. I was obsessed with the idea of writing a novel, and I didn't know why. I just knew that it was what I was meant to do. At that time I didn't consider myself particularly stylish, or chique or sophisticated in my opinions and lifestyle. I didn't even know whether what I would write would appeal to anyone apart from myself. Nonetheless, I had to write.

    It took a while for it to sink in, but eventually I got the message - I wrote to give voice to my heart and spirit. I continue to write, because the world still inspires me, and because instead of dulling my curiosity, writing has just tickled my fancy more and more. As I learn about humanity, human nature and the human spirit, I realise that I have, as yet, only tipped the iceberg.

    Through my writing, I have deepened my knowledge of myself, and through my writing I have met my prejudices and my pre-conceived ideas, I have stared them in the face and challenged them, and made new decisions about the world. I know that by writing I have become a more authentic person.

    It was when I had come to this realisation that I took the plunge and published. I wanted others to read and share my discoveries. The Cloths of Heaven is a very special story. It is loosely based on the experiences of my brother, Ciaran, who has cerebral palsy. It was my way of understanding him, and by publishing, I pay tribute to him, and thank him for letting me do this.

   

Beside being a novelist and columnist, I also have a business degree, and earn a living working in finance. Have recently diversified into the visual arts, and besides painting now design folders and promotional material for businesses. Being bi lingual, I put my writing an translating skills to use and my services are available to translate texts from Dutch into English, and to copy edit translated texts to give them that sharp edge they need. I am experienced in both business and creative texts. 

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