December didn’t go quite as planned for me — and honestly, that feels like the most December thing imaginable.
Between the holidays, family commitments, recovery from Novel-November and the Kindred Creativity Club Charity Auction, my brain very firmly decided it was time to rest. So I listened. Writing slowed, projects paused, and Christmas became about spending time with the people I love, recharging, and managing ongoing health stuff.
There were challenges — especially navigating family health concerns — but there were also so many good moments. Quiet celebrations, birthdays, games nights, too much food, and the kind of small joys that remind you what actually matters.
As 2025 comes to a close, I’m incredibly proud of what I achieved this year, particularly with Kindred, which only began in June and still managed to raise £280 for charity, host multiple creative spotlights, and build a genuinely supportive community.
Looking ahead to 2026, I’m excited to return to writing, finish Kiss Me After The Kill, work on new short fiction projects, and expand Kindred in meaningful ways — including a mental-health-focused charity anthology and more community initiatives.
If you’d like to read the full December and 2025 roundup, including my writing plans, Kindred goals, and reflections on rest, burnout, and creativity, you can find it here:
