*Contains affiliate links* The Reading List – Sara Nisha Adams The Khan – Saima Mir Kololo Hill – Neema Shah Would I Lie To You – Aliya ali-Afzal The Girl With The Louding Voice – Abi Dare Magpie – Elizabeth Day A Piece of Peace – Sweta Vikram Where Hope Comes From – Nikita Gill … More Top 10 books of 2021

It’s been quite a year, hasn’t it? Covid is still making its way across the universe in full force and deaths and hospitalisations don’t seem to be going down. Last week when I was in London, half the people on the tube weren’t wearing masks. I mean, it’s the same in Nottingham where I currently … More Hope

My day started with our beautiful dog Tia having a poop on the bathroom floor. She doesn’t usually do this; however, it is International Dog Day 2021 so I guess it is allowed. I’ve been wanting to write this blog post for a while now, and today, on International Dog Day, it seems like the … More International Dog Day 2021

So, I have been working on a few short story ideas to explore for something longer. This is my first one which I wanted to have a little fun with! Don’t worry, i’m not plotting any murders! Enjoy! SHE It’s been 170 days. The body still hasn’t been found. How could it have been found, … More SHE – short story

One of my fave, fave jewellery brands is Monica Vinader and i’m super excited that i’ve joined them as an Insider! I picked up the ring on the left in the black Friday sale and the ring on the right from Bicester. I’ve linked the first one for you both for you as it’s still … More MV Insider

I’m very excited that New York based bestselling author, Ayurveda coach, speaker, mindfulness educator, columnist (amongst many other things) has invited myself and my Eastern Eye newspaper colleague Mita Mistry to speak at a Wellness for Writers panel on Saturday July 17, 11am EST, 4pm UK time. In this panel, we will share tips and … More Wellness for writers panel

My new column is out now, discussing starting to date once again after lockdown – https://www.easterneye.biz/ready-for-love/

I recently had the opportunity to speak to Herchy Boal, the RSPCA’s first Asian, female animal officer. You can read the inspiring piece here: https://www.easterneye.biz/how-history-making-hero-herchy-boal-saved-animals/

‘Let me know when you get home,’ is something that every woman has asked their friends to do after an evening out at least a hundred times. If we don’t receive that text from our friend, we will worry. Did my friend get home okay? Did something happen? If she walked home, did a man … More Let me know when you get home