What happens when a long-held dream finally comes true?

In this episode, I take you with me to Greenway — Agatha Christie's beloved holiday home in Devon — and share what it meant to walk through her rooms after years of imagining them. It's a story about books, memory, and the quiet threads that tie us to the people we've loved.

If you’ve ever felt drawn to a place because of what it symbolises — not just what’s there, but who you were when you first dreamed of going — I think this will speak to you.

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Sometimes, books do more than tell a story — they bring us back to someone we’ve lost.

In this episode of A Life in Chapters, I’m reflecting on how reading detective fiction connects me to my mum, who passed away several years ago. From Agatha Christie to Ruth Rendell, these were the books she loved — and now when I read them, it’s like stepping into a world we once shared.

I talk about why certain books feel like time machines, pulling us into the past in comforting, unexpected ways. Whether you're grieving or simply missing someone, stories can help bridge that space.

📌 In this episode:

• How reading crime fiction brings me closer to my mum
• Why books we revisit hold emotional weight beyond nostalgia
• A reminder that sharing what you read — even online — can echo through time

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In this episode of A Life in Chapters, I’m talking about journaling — not the aesthetic kind or the hyper-productive kind, but the kind that creates space. Space to think, to feel, and to figure things out without pressure.

I share how journaling supported me through grief after losing both of my parents just six months apart… and how it continues to help me when I’m stressed, uncertain, or even just in need of a little clarity.

Reflective journaling doesn’t have to take 30 minutes or be beautifully written. Sometimes two minutes of honesty on the page is more than enough.

📌 In this episode:

• What journaling means to me (and what it doesn’t)
• How it helped me navigate grief and confusion
• Why it’s still a daily anchor — even in better times

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