My latest post is live on Substack. Find out where I am on my winding road to publication here:
#debutauthor2026
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Throughout a career in publishing, the commonest problem I’ve found in authors trying to break into the business is their fear of taking themselves seriously. If that’s you, try this. (Little thread follows.)
1. Remove “aspiring” or “would-be writer” from your bio. Replace it with “writer.”

Watch this space for latest publication news.

An interesting read
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Whether you step gently, cautiously or with a leap and a bound into 2026, I wish you all well for the year to come. May it bring everything you need and hope for ☺️

Wishing everyone a restful Christmas. I’ll be taking some time to recharge, ready for January and the final proof read of my novel before everything is finalised ready for publication in May. It’s going to be an awesome 2026 ☺️📚🤓🥂

My latest post on Substack is another book review with a difference. Opening up the Christmas drinks cabinet to see what’s on offer 📚🥰🤓🥂. lesleyjayneb.substack.com/p/on-books-a.... #amreadi̇ng #books #favouritereadsof2025

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I spent a wonderful couple of hours at one of my local libraries, running an Ageing Creatively session using my Little Boxes activity. They came up with boxes I hadn’t thought of to add to my list and some wonderful story ideas. ☺️ open.substack.com/pub/lesleyja...

Looks like I need a new start word 😄
Wordle 1,603 1/6

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Let’s start at the very beginning. It’s a very good place to start. #mywritinglife
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Feeling like the new girl at school all over again, trying to figure it all out, hoping I don’t make a fool of myself and looking for friendly faces.