April was a month of tiny steps, creative recovery, and finding my way back to writing and reading fiction ✨

In my latest Stories From My Desk piece, where I share the behind-the-scenes of my writing process, I write about:

📚 the mystery series that’s completely hooked me

✍️ what it feels like to write a novel again after fifteen years

🧠 how perfectionism nearly stopped me finishing a chapter about… perfectionism (ironic, huh?!)

💫 the energy healing, Reiki, and body-doubling sessions helping my burnout recovery

🎬 why rewatching The West Wing still feels like a masterclass in storytelling

🤖 and the music video that reminded me why human-made art still matters in the age of AI

Mostly, this month has been about showing up creatively without demanding perfection from myself. Small steps still count.