We Wrote A Book
We Wrote A Book

I love words - I mean, hello, words are my world! But, I don’t think I could write a book. So my hat is off to these four incredibly talented authors, who all took a bold step and fulfilled their dreams of becoming published authors. Barbara, Susie, Ahisha and Hannah’s books are fantastic and there’s something for everyone, whether you enjoy suspense (Barbara) warm hearted humour (Hannah) or nutrition (Ahisha), support your favourite author by buying their book from Amazon or wherever you get your books. Out now in My Weekly!

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Latest StoriesKim Willisauthors, bookwriting, follow your dream, be bold, My WeeklyComment
From planning our wedding to arranging Joe's funeral
From planning our wedding to arranging Joe's funeral

With just weeks to go before their wedding, Becky had to cancel it when her fiance, Joe, died after battling bowel cancer. A myth abounds that bowel cancer only happens to older people - Becky hopes that by telling Joe’s story, she can help raise awareness that sadly, it happens to young people too. Know the symptoms and don’t be embarrassed about them! Early detection could save lives… Read Becky’s full story in Bella, out now.

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From furloughed to helpers!
From furloughed to helpers!

Continuing my theme of community spirit stories during lockdown, here is the lovely Sasha and her Doorstep Diaries project. When lockdown brought her career to a pause, Sasha took to the streets near her home (always within one hour’s walking distance, to stick to the rules!) and took portraits of neighbours on their doorsteps. The pictures are so good - and a powerful reminder of a strange time in all our lives.

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Latest StoriesKim Willislockdown, feelgood vibes, community spirit, photography projectsComment
Grandma, We Miss You!
Grandma, We Miss You!

This was one of those delightful moments when the idea I had for a story absolutely came to life on the page - Best put this piece together beautifully and it’s just perfect. Suzanne, Diane and Pearl are grandmothers to children who have Down’s syndrome and in lockdown, have not been able to see their grandkids. But that hasn’t stopped them bonding, via Facetime and e-hugs. These are difficult times for everyone and we’re all looking forward to hugging in real life again - thank you to these wonderful grandmas for sharing the love! Out now in Best.

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Latest StoriesKim WillisDown's syndrome, Tea at Grandmas, community spirit, lockdown, family, family stories, staying connectedComment
Making money at the kitchen table
Making money at the kitchen table

Thanks to lockdown we’re probably all thinking of ways we can make money at the kitchen table! To inspire us, here’s Mary, Jane and Penny with the stories of how they came to be the entrepreneurs that they are. Penny is an incredible artist, Jane is the creator of Sweet Revolution, a delicious range of lattes, and Mary-Rose is the founder of Skinirvana, a beauty oil which, I can tell you from personal experience, is magic in a bottle. Out now in Best!

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Latest StoriesKim Willisentrepreneurs, women in business, beauty, health and fitness, vegan businessesComment