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Let's start by getting to know each other...

Hi, I’m Alice. I’m a best-selling writer, mother and dog-owner who moved twenty years ago to the Canadian prairies from England.

I’m so glad you’re taking a few minutes on here. I started Confessions & Coffee because life is wild and wonderful. Like you, I love words and when you get a newsletter from me—most Friday mornings—we’ll take time to have coffee, read, and pause in the hurly-burly of it all.

What does that mean?

It means you can join our monthly Life-Changing Book Club (low pressure, great book recs), read Little Life Lists, like this one, and longer essays, like this.

My newsletter is the best writing I can share, and I offer it weekly. Whether you’re dealing with a bonkers day and need coffee, or you want to settle in and read with something life-changing together.

Reader or writer (maybe both), I love that you’re here, finding work that resonates with your busy, beautiful life.

I’m a full-time writer, mum (UK spelling as I was born in England), and writing coach at the magical world of The Novelry. Twenty years ago, I moved to the Canadian mid-west, Treaty Six Territory, Homeland of the Métis. I discovered vast skies, fierce winters, and built a life in Saskatoon.

Murder? Memoir?

I write both now, but I’ve published many books for children and young adults.

My years of being published as a writer are teaching me:

1. Writing helps me understand the world better

2. All great writing asks a question

3. Reading helps us discover something new about the world and about ourselves

My years as a parent are teaching me:

1. I need to find creativity in small quiet moments

2. My kids are a mirror, if I look, where there’s so much for me to learn

3. I have ADHD and so taking time to pause is essential for my busy brain.

When I started Confessions & Coffee, I wrote about secrets of my writing life. As I’ve written more here, I’m making a space here for you to feel seen, and connect with other like-minded readers. People who yearn for a little more creativity and space to breathe.

I want us to find a glimmer of recognition together.

Coffee and sunshine are an added bonus.

Would you do me a huge favour?

Comment below and tell me a little about you. What’s your name and where do you live? What do you do when you have a few minutes to yourself? As we get to know each other, this space improves for you.

As a huge reader, I always have a pile of books beside my bed and in my office. If you have a book that’s change your life, please share it with me. The way the book you tell us about has changed your life is your secret to share or keep. I appreciate the book suggestions and I’m very grateful to build this reading list together.

Or just any other type of book you love? Please, feel free. I’m always open to anything that takes me to a new landscape.

And please share your Substack, if you write one, or read one that you adore, so we can connect.

Welcome.

Alice

xoxox