A Writer's Life

Updates on my memoir in progress, notes and observations on my writing process, and all things book-related.

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No. 21 | Lessons from a year of writing

From fear to flow, and the future of Letters by Deepa

Jan 20, 2022 •

No. 29 | 30 books I read in 2022

Grab a cuppa, browse my reading list and stock your shelves for 2023.

Jan 17 •

No. 22 | First draft, done!

From exhilaration to exhaustion, plus some exciting news.

Apr 19, 2022 •

No. 19 | I wish all this for you

Holiday greetings from deep within the cave

Dec 23, 2021 •

No. 16 | Reading pleasure: 30+ books with well-written sex

Looks like we've got some reading to do.

Oct 8, 2021 •

No. 15 | My writing is not an apology

A coffee date opens up new challenges in writing, reading and life

Sep 23, 2021 •

No. 06 | I'm working on a memoir. Here's why.

The better I understand myself, the more clearly I can share myself with you.

Apr 15, 2021 •

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