This was part of the Lord of the Rings Christmas card that my 10 year old made for me this year.

1. Hilarious!
2. An illustrator in the making?

Our Northern Ireland New Year adventures included this rope bridge at Carrick-a-Rede (my knees were knocking, let me tell you - heights aren't my thing!)

We expected to be tucked up in bed tonight, but the adventure continues as all roads home are closed ❄️☃️. An impromptu hotel it is, then!

Happy New Year!

Are you a goal setter? In the past I would have been a really committed foal-setter. That's fallen by the wayside in recent years, but I'm thinking of taking it up again - I enjoy the focus that it brings.

Do you have any 2025 goals?

Hedgehogs are so precious and desperately need protecting.

Thanks to @reneemlatulippe.bsky.social for making this lovely graphic of my poem.

The story isn't over yet: I've made it to the shortlist!

Delighted to make the longlist!