My thoughts about books, writing, life and so many other things….Judy Leigh/ Elena Collins.
I've always been thankful for blessings. Family, friends, good health, food on the table, shelter and warmth are things I'm grateful for every day. There are other areas of my life that I'll be ever-grateful for; my work has always made me happy: learning, researching, teaching drama, writing novels. It is an incredible feeling, being …
This morning I heard on the news that stress, anxiety and depression in lockdown times was a real issue shared by so many people. And a few days ago, I noticed a message on my Facebook feed that asked friends for tips about how to cope with mood swings and depression. I was surprised to …
Continue reading A message for everyone suffering from Lockdown Blues
Lockdown has affected everyone’s life in so many different ways. I have been lucky: I’ve been able to work from home and go outside. It has been a real privilege to be able to spend time with my family while they’ve been home, and that’s what I’ve focused on. These are interesting and unusual times …
Continue reading The launch party for my new novel, The Old Girls’ Network is virtually perfect!
These are interesting but difficult times as the country, indeed much of the world, learns to deal with Covid-19, and it will be fascinating to discover at a later date how we’ll all emerge from the current state of lockdown. There are things happening now that I’d never have thought possible several weeks ago, before …
Continue reading A couple of things I’ve learned from lockdown
That quintessence of dust 