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Feel The Fear
When invited to talk about a book that had impacted her life, Sue Pritchard wasn’t sure if she’d be able to just select one. Find out why she chose Susan Jeffers’ Feel The Fear And Do It Anyway.
When Sue Met Freya
One of the UK's much-loved authors, Freya North, recently admitted she used to get told off for daydreaming at school. “I now get paid for it,” she laughed.
Sue Pritchard was thrilled to meet Freya at the Maidstone Literary Festival and gain a fascinating insight into her writing life. Urging any aspiring authors to never give up or stop believing in themselves, Freya says if you have a dream of becoming a writer you must keep writing, quite simply because no one else can tell your stories for you.
Carry On Laughing
January can often be one of the bluest months of the year when many people feel sad and lack a zest for life. It’s generally a time when laughter and joy seem like elusive goals. But Cat Googe, the self-proclaimed Joy Queen, is on a bold mission to spread joy wherever she goes.
We’ve been told laughter is the best medicine, but can we really train our minds to laugh intentionally - and basically fake it until you make it? Sue Pritchard joined in with the laughter to find out more.
Merry Christmas - Is It?
A festive poem by Sue Pritchard - especially if you’re feeling a bit bah humbug!
Move Over Hansel and Gretel
We were hosting the family Christmas several years ago and wanting everything to go perfectly, I became a little obsessed with the notion that a gingerbread house would provide the icing on the cake for our festive fun.
Be More Open and Try New Things
Describing it as magic when she first experienced it, Sarah Johnson from Kent was so in awe of craniosacral therapy she trained to become a therapist, and is now an accredited supervisor too. Here Sue Pritchard gives an insight into this therapy which, through supporting the body’s natural tendency to find health and optimum balance, can be used to relieve pain, stress, and anxiety.
Learning To Be A Fearless Writer
Beth Kempton recently celebrated the third anniversary of ‘The Way of the Fearless Writer’. Sue Pritchard explains how this book gave her the courage to continue with her own writing journey.
No Regrets
Sixteen years ago today I saw my dad for the last time. Although he was suffering from an incurable disease we still thought we had several more years together.
In Conversation With Talking Spirit
The decision to book an oracle card reading in October 2022 changed the course of Sue Pritchard’s life. Here she speaks with Tracy Sharman, co-founder of Talking Spirit in Kent, who inspired Sue’s belief in her childhood dream of becoming an author.
Terrifying Typos
When it comes to manifesting, the brain can work wonders in convincing you to read what you want to see, especially if proofreading your own work.
When Sue Met Donna
People often say you should never meet your real-life heroes. If you’ve ever had the good fortune to meet Donna Ashworth though, you’ll know it isn’t true. Here this best-selling author who’s been called the face of modern poetry, tells Sue Pritchard all about her writing life and the important role spirituality plays in it.
An Oldie Or A Goodie?
As a 53-year-old woman forever in denial about her age, Sue Pritchard was almost relieved when The Oldies Magazine rejected one of her articles the other day. Rather than crushing her writing dream she interpreted it as proof she’s not that old.
An Ode To The Menopause
Some of those mad menopausal moments are captured in this entertaining poem by Sue Pritchard.
When Sue Met Miriam
I didn’t know that much about Miriam Margolyes before I saw her recent show at the theatre. I only knew she was quite an outspoken lady who loved the C-word and had appeared in Harry Potter. But oh Miriam, that has all changed now!
It’s A Kind Of Magic
Paul McKenna says manifesting is the closest thing to real magic you can get, and it’s something he’s been doing for most of his life. After spending 90 minutes in a room with this hypnotist, Sue Pritchard hopes she’s finally learnt how to dream ludicrously big.
A Wheely Good Adventure
Sue Pritchard was horrified when her husband said he was buying a motorbike. It was a real midlife crisis moment but one that has since turned into a wheely good adventure.
How It All Started
Sue Pritchard was 50 years old when she finally found the courage to write her way towards her childhood dream of becoming an author. She now believes it’s too never too late to reach for those dreams we once thought were out of reach.