She's a full time writer at last!

You might have heard the whisper that I am now full time with my writing and video gigs - and I couldn't be happier about it.

Do you want to know more about how it happened? Let me know

While I am busy writing the next book (which I might need help with for the title) I am sharing a few nuggets from my current publications. Please feel free to share far and wide.

This is my ONE and only fiction title - and yes, there may be more to come. It's been around for some time and I recorded it for audiobook release the other day. It's not a bad little tale. We need to add to it.

Grab one of these on your

device for a few pence and make my day.

"One runaway bride. One delayed flight. One unexpected love."

Liv thought she had her life mapped out until she found herself running—away from the altar. With her heart racing and a wedding dress in hand, she’s desperate to leave her old life behind. But fate has other plans. Her flight is delayed, and as Liv waits, she meets someone who might just change everything.

In this captivating romance novella, Delayed, love finds you when you least expect it.

Perfect for fans of spontaneous love, second chances, and whirlwind romances. Download Delayed today and get swept away on an emotional journey you won’t forget!

Read it by clicking here 

I appreciate you being here, thank you.

With very kindest wishes,

Louise xoxo

Food in Bangkok

Would this be a slight worry, eating gluten-free in a Thai city? There were no concerns at all, in fact, I still sometimes crave the food.

On day one, we met up with our lovely friends and had coffee in the air-conditioned cafe. We needed to acclimate as we walked through the little market side streets and got caught in the hustle and bustle of true Bangkok.

Thipsami was one of the famous Pad Thai restaurants to go and eat. I had never eaten Pad Thai before but one of our friends (who is in the business of food) had researched and was aware of my GF needs. His recommendation was tip-top, and we sat eating in a traditional pad Thai restaurant, in total bliss. The food was incredible and cost around 90p, which was crazy. The service was fast (like, busy fast) but good. This was my first experience eating like this in Bangkok and it imprinted a lovely memory. 

We walked on to find some temples. You could just wander in and have a look. Gold glimmered everywhere in Bangkok and the whitewashed buildings were incredibly white.

My suggestion (it was sweaty!) to get a cab was welcomed by everyone and we stepped into the cool air and back to our amazing hotel. 

Later, I chose dinner which was simply fried rice with pork (or chicken) decorated with a lovely little flower and a virgin pina colada - so delicious and about £3. We had music in the background and a few friends began to have a dance. 

During breakfast, I enjoyed occupying the window seat because the hotel had no additional windows. It was amazing to watch the street come to life. The restaurant was stunning. 

On our first trip, we went to the Sook (food market) in Icon Siam, a huge shopping complex. You can’t miss this - the Sook was an education, and I ate my first coconut ice cream of the Bangkok stay. You could choose three toppings and I had mango, peanuts and coconut - quickly becoming obsessed with coconut.

Afternoon tea was served on one of the days - as a gluten-free human, I was limited, but I enjoyed sweets like shredded coconut as I watched the local lady play music on this traditional instrument and sat next to a pond with koi carp taking their time to swim past. 

It was funny to dress up in fancy dress (not really my thing) especially  1920s, but it was great to see everyone in costume. 

If you are off to Thailand, embrace the fruits, they are delicious. For the record, my tummy was fine, unless I had too much coconut, but I still enjoyed so many delicious foods. Bangkok wasn’t what I expected, it was more. 

How to find the best deals on Travel Websites

 Finding the best all-inclusive deals

 

There is a certain science to finding the best deals on some of the travel websites. 

Gone are the days of leaving the travel agent with a stack of glossy magazines, where you could look over the hotels which seemed nice, read a little bit about the local area, and double check the small print to find out the extra costs if two (or heaven forbid one) of you were going instead of the usual four. 

 

Those times saw holidays being an expensive thing, only for the people who were either rich or had saved very hard. Now, it’s easier to travel and see the world on a budget. Navigating the websites can seem like a rabbit warren at times. 

 

Avoiding school holidays isn’t possible for everyone and I will continue to make waves about that. There must be a better way – I am sure.

 

For people who aren’t confined to those times, there are some great deals to be had. 

I can find incredible hotels like this one in Sousse, Tunisia for just £303 per person, all-inclusive for a week. Can you even buy food and heat your house for that kind of money in December? 

 

Soon, I will be including videos on my YouTube channel, demonstrating the offers I have found, the best ways to search for what you want, and the secret sauce of how to trick the Travel Agents so they don’t know what you are looking at. That’s an important bit, as they will hike the prices if they gain insight into who is looking at what. 

Recently, I even managed to get a totally free hotel stay in Abu Dhabi, and you can get that too. Find out how on my channel.

 

This website is attracting people who want to know more about travel and as I am currently writing nonfiction and fiction based around travel, I am more than happy to share things I find on here. Let me know if you want to be a part of it. 

Torn

 

It whispered, ‘write.’ 

Many years have passed, and it still chants the simple word.

Now feels like the right time, and it has brought an accompanying peace.

     The opportunity has come; I’m thankful and I feel blessed. I know this is my purpose. I have known since I was a little girl. Writing since then, with a slight blush, my words have matured a little and my determination to honour my muse despite imperfection is shedding. 

    

    Granted, my words are a little chip in the rockface, but a shiny d

diamond, nonetheless. Finally, this is my time to write more, publish and perhaps, inspire some people. 

     Writing has saved me, many times. The freedom of my unfiltered voice has been a hand-holding best friend when I have needed it. Over and again, the pages and the pen have shown me a path forward.

     

Along the way, in 2011, I wondered if I could reach out on a platform called YouTube, in the hope of sharing my message. Back then, putting yourself in a film was designed only for the brave. I knew somehow, this would be a platform for voices to be heard. My content was focused on the law of attraction, making life better and doing things the best way possible. Then, I took my camera to magical Egypt where I downloaded some guidance which showed me everything I had known was wrong. It was a confusing time for me, while my audience was busy flocking to the channel and accidentally morphing me into a travel vlogger. Today, we are close to 2 million views and sailing towards 5000 subscribers and there is a potential to skyrocket a wonderful business. 

     

Here sits the writer, with stories squirming to go to publication and distribution. I want that. I also want to travel. I seem to enjoy it all. 

I am organised.

I am single.

I could have it all. 

Focus would potentially be a better route. Have I been confusing people who reach out to ask for help with their health (my previous profession), manifesting (my first book), how to write a story (I can encourage, but I can’t teach you to write your story), they ask me to pop up to run a writing retreat, can I step on stage for their speaking gig, how can people book the cheapest trips, and the most common FAQ: ‘which room did you stay in when you went to review that hotel in Tunisia?’

     Do I have to choose one or the other?

     I create stories from travel experiences. One will be on a page, one will be told in a video. Perhaps a few more late nights in the office, with the flicker of an autumn candle, would see me able to do both. The idea of creating videos and writing books at the same time (successfully) dances in symbiosis, flowing joyously through my mind. Do I have to choose one of them? If I did, it would be books. 

     

Right, must dash to sort out Mum. Where did I put the toolbox? The fence needs sorting before I go.