October is a month of transition — shorter days, cooler air, and the quiet pull inward before the busy season ahead. In this episode, I’m sharing a set of journaling prompts designed to help you pause, reflect, and realign with what matters most. We’ll explore letting go of what no longer serves you, finding comfort in small rituals, noticing the surprises of the year so far, and setting gentle intentions for the months to come. Whether you’re a seasoned journaler or just starting, these prom...
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October is a month of transition — shorter days, cooler air, and the quiet pull inward before the busy season ahead. In this episode, I’m sharing a set of journaling prompts designed to help you pause, reflect, and realign with what matters most. We’ll explore letting go of what no longer serves you, finding comfort in small rituals, noticing the surprises of the year so far, and setting gentle intentions for the months to come. Whether you’re a seasoned journaler or just starting, these prom...
Chapter Eleven: Why Cosy British Mysteries Feel So Comforting — Even When They’re About Murder
A Life in Chapters
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3 months ago
Chapter Eleven: Why Cosy British Mysteries Feel So Comforting — Even When They’re About Murder
In this episode, I’m sharing five detective series I’ve loved recently and reflecting on what draws us back to this genre again and again. From the quiet tension of village secrets to the slow unfurling of a case, these books offer more than clever plots — they feel like coming home. I also talk about the emotional roots of crime fiction for me personally, including a few thoughts on my mum, which I first shared in Chapter 4 (Why Books Can Be a Time Machine). Whether you’re a lifelong mystery...
A Life in Chapters
October is a month of transition — shorter days, cooler air, and the quiet pull inward before the busy season ahead. In this episode, I’m sharing a set of journaling prompts designed to help you pause, reflect, and realign with what matters most. We’ll explore letting go of what no longer serves you, finding comfort in small rituals, noticing the surprises of the year so far, and setting gentle intentions for the months to come. Whether you’re a seasoned journaler or just starting, these prom...
