For more than 30 years, I have written features, reviews and other content for magazines, newspapers, websites and organisations. My published work spans mental health, culture, lifestyle, travel, fashion, beauty, books, music, parenting, weddings and human-interest stories, with bylines in titles including Marie Claire, Cosmopolitan, Red, Stylist, Prima, Top Santé, Mother & Baby and Good Housekeeping. This page showcases a selection of my published articles, reviews and book. Whether writing for consumers or organisations, my aim is to create content that is engaging, informative and accessible.
BOOK
Escape Domestic Violence (Hodder and Stoughton, 2007)
JOURNALISM
In a Pickle (Prima, January 2025)
We Will Hopefully See Snow This Christmas (Stylist, December 2020)
Tip Top Travel Tips (Top Santé, August 2018)
Spotlight on Avocado (Top Santé, Spring 2017)
How I Spend My Points (Boots Health & Beauty, January/February 2016)
Album Review: Rag Foundation ‘The Sparrow and the Thief’ (Gigslutz, 22 June 2015)
EP Review: Yael Naim ‘Coward’ (Gigslutz, 15 June 2022)
One to Watch: Adna (Gigsluz, 18 May 2015)
EP Review: The Wealden ‘Rushes’ (Gigslutz, 11 May 2015)
EP Review: Worry Dolls ‘Burden’ (Gigslutz, 6 May 2015)
Album Review: Jenny Lysander ‘Northern Folk’ (Gigslutz, 2 May 2015)
The Benefits of Eye Soothers (Top Santé, May 2015)
Album Review: Idlewild ‘Every Little Means Trust’ (Gigslutz, 29 April 2015)
New Track: Piney Gir ‘Keep It Together’ (Gigslutz, 20 April 2015)
Body Firmers (Top Santé, July 2014)
Book Review: Life After Life by Kate Atkinson (Sainsbury’s Magazine, May 2014)
Your Home Hit List for 2014 Shared (Style at Home, February 2014)
Album Review: Sandi Thom ‘The Covers Collection’ (Stereoboard, 13 November 2013)
Youthful Eye Brighteners (Top Santé, November 2013)
Blooming Beautiful (Always & Forever, July/August 2013)
Single Review: Shy & D.R.S ‘I’ve Got (Enough Love)’ (Stereoboard, 10 June 2013)
Dreamy Vintage Wedding Cakes (Always & Forever, May/June 2013)
Say “I Do” To Vintage Wedding Hair (Always & Forever, March/April 2013)
6 Dance-Tastic Hen Party Ideas (Always & Forever, March/April 2013)
Single Review: Robbie Williams ‘Be A Boy’ (Stereoboard, 25 February 2013)
Album Review: Jimmy Cliff ‘Rebirth’ (Stereoboard, 20 July 2012)
Album Review: Daniel Powter ‘Turn On The Lights’ (Stereoboard, 12 July 2012)
Album Review: John Mayer ‘Born and Raised’ (Stereoboard, 22 May 2012)
Sandi Thom’s New Album Inspired By ‘Life-Changing Love’ (Stereoboard, 21 May 2012)
Album Review: Shy and D.R.S ‘Before Too Long’ (Stereoboard, 17 May 2012)
Album Review: Norah Jones ‘Little Broken Hearts’ (Stereoboard, 17 May 2012)
Stylists At Home (Style At Home, April 2012)
His Letters Were Full of Plans For Our Future (Prima, February 2012)
Plan Ahead … Preparation Kept Helen Calm For Her Daughter’s Party (Real People, 26 January 2012)
I’m Going To Try 14 New Sports in 14 Days (Marie Claire, January 2012)
Northern Folk — Jenny Lysander (Folk and Tumble, January 2012)
High Hopes — Little Fire (Folk and Tumble, January 2012)
Lose 23Ib: Readers Test 9 Diets — Find Your Perfect Plan (Best, 11 November 2011)
Welcome To My World (Real People, 3 November 2011)
My School Memories (Prima, September 2011)
Louise Doesn’t Want me to Get Too Grown Up (Daily Mirror, August 2011)
Mates Makeover Special (Best, 1 March 2011)
Bro & Sister Act (That’s Life! 16 December 2010)
Top Sante’s Shelf Help! (Top Santé , September 2010)
Skin Capsules (Top Santé, September 2010)
August Reader Panel (Candis, August 2010)
Book Review: The South Beach Diet Supercharged by Dr Arthur Agatston (Best, December 2009)
Try It … Buy It (Daily Mirror, 6 August 2009)
Spring Family Fun! (The Oracle, April/May 2009)
10 Ways To Update Your Home (The Oracle, February/March 2009)
Prepare To Dazzle (The Oracle, February/March 2009)
The Advice That Changed My Life (SHE, February 2009)
Picture Perfect (The Oracle, November/December 2008)
The Latest IT Fragrances (The Oracle, November/December 2008)
5 French Chic Secrets (The Oracle, November/December 2008)
I Couldn’t Be Without My Lippy (Practical Parenting, November 2008)
Dreams We Lost and Found (Daily Express, 16 October 2008)
I Have Three Beautiful Kids — Thanks To A Romantic Break (Red, August 2008)
Veggie Baby (Junior, May 2007)
Having A Baby Made Me Psycho (Love It! 11-17 April 2006)
Secrets of Super-Friendly Toddlers (Mother & Baby, April 2006)
Do You Have That Je Ne Sais Quio? (Real, January/February 2006)
From Motherhood to Madness and Back Again (Prima, January 2006)
Starting Over (Shout, October 2005)
Making Friends in a New Country (Canadian Newcomer, Autumn 2005)
Progesterone Changed My Life (Grazia, 2005)
It’s Been Awhile (Chat, 19 August 2004)
Mum, Interrupted (Mother & Baby, May 2004)
Just the Ticket (Prima, April 2004)
New Firm Aims To Be ‘Perfectly Organised’ (Press & Journal, 5 March 2004)
Karate Kids (Blush! 24 June-7 July 2003)
Get Fit Without Going Out (Shine, January 2000)
Don’t Be Shy! (Mother & Baby, March 1999)
Twinkle Girl (Twinkle, 21 November 1998)
Mucky Day at Nursery (Plymouth Evening Herald, 29 October 1998)
Spiced up with Some Gingerbread (Plymouth Evening Herald, 8 September 1998)
Sweet Dreams (Mother & Baby, June 1998)
Christmas Blues: A Lone Parent’s Perspective (Ginger, Spring 1998)
Singing out for Single Parents (Plymouth Extra, 1998)
Meet Our Mum of the Month (Mother & Baby, April 1997)
Thank You … I Needed That (Cosmopolitan, November 1996)
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