Archive - Midlife Without A Map

A few days in Edinburgh

Bookshops + beach + breakfasts + cake + fun with friends

Nov 30 •

Gift a book this Christmas

Sharing my ideas for the best books to give this year

Nov 23 •

Let’s talk body care

Because I’ve neglected mine

Nov 16 •

When I feel like I’m failing, taking action is always the answer

Operation ‘Become a Full-time Author’ continues

Nov 9 •

Breaking up with afternoon tea and other momentous moments

Searching for the perfect hot chocolate + adventures in Manchester + the response to the big penis bath scene + writing dreams

Nov 2 •

October 2025

Have you seen House of Guinness on Netflix?

My friend is in it…Have I said?

Oct 26 •

Join me online for a morning of writing

Saturday 8 November 2025, 10am to 12pm on Zoom

Oct 21 •

I’m going all in…It’s the only way

Last week I went AWOL.

Oct 20 •

My life is not working

I need to make a change

Oct 5 •

September 2025

The end of a cake era

September round-up = cake + sex shocker + man flu + sink situation + dare we mention Christmas

Sep 28 •

Running away from heartbreak

How running helped me heal a broken heart

Sep 21 •

Celebrating two years on Substack

If ever there was a time for cake...

Sep 17 •

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