About “Would I Lie To You?”

1. What was your motivation for writing “Would I Lie To You?”

My motivation was to show that love doesn’t have set boundaries, and memories can hurt.

I wanted to show resilience in different settings.

2. What challenges—if any—did you have writing your story?

None.

2. What is your favourite line—if any—in “Would I Lie To You?”?

“She removed her rosetinted spectacles and acknowledged that loving a memory can be painful.”

3. What do you want people to walk away with after reading “Would I Lie To You?”?

That life goes on regardless. 

4. Is there anything else you would like to talk about regarding “Would I Lie To You?” that hasn’t been asked?

I wrote this whilst cooking tea following a writing group prompt.

Reading

1. What are you currently reading?

Currently, KIN edited by Raine Geohegan, poetry written by Romani and Traveller women. Built from Broken by Lisa Connelly 

2. Do you have a favourite book? If so, what is it?

I like most books.

3. What is your favourite poet or author, if any?

I like Jess Smith,  Romani Poet, and  Lisa Connelly.

4. Do you gravitate towards reading genres outside the ones you write?

I read any genre and write in different genres.

Writing

1. Why do you write?

I love to see words form into a picture. I find writing therapeutic. I am distracted and immersed in my thoughts and oblivious of outside influences.

2. What do you love about being a writer?

I like to create a poem or story that will stay with the person that is reading/ hearing for a little while.

3. What time of the day do you write, and do you have a writing routine?

I usually write in the afternoon.

4. Where do you get your ideas from?

Ideas or focus words just drift into my head.

5. How long does it take you to write your projects?

Not long… about 15 minutes. I just pick up the pen and write.

6. What advice would you give to other authors/writers/poets?

Like-minded people will give you confidence.

7. What project(s) are you currently working on?

I am currently the lead for delivering  Recipes for Resilience workshops funded by Arts Council England at Wolverhampton Art Gallery.

The project brings together resilience, positive psychology, creative writing, and community cohesion. I also promote an awareness of gender based violence at spoken word gatherings.