My Blog
On this page, you will find all the updates on what I have been doing;
I'm hoping for excitement and lots of foreign travel!
Michelle invited me as a guest speaker to talk on her internationally renowned podcast, 'Haunted History Chronicles'.
We spoke in great detail about my book, including how it felt when I was first diagnosed. How my diagnosis has changed me as a person, and what plans I have for the future.
Hearing how cancer had affected and shaped Michelle's life as a teenager was hard. But it has made me more passionate about spreading the word on how important communication is; even a simple message saying 'thinking of you' can lift someone's spirit.
Happy New Year!
I never thought I would reach an age when getting dolled up and heading out on the tiles wouldn't elicit feverish excitement.
Well, that happened this year. So, I snuggled up before a roaring fire with my husband.
However, I did rediscover Advocaat, which was always a (much watered-down) New Year's beverage as a young teen.
I chose not to make a New Year's resolution. In my experience, I know that I won't stick to it, so why set myself up to fail?
My plans for the year include;
- Supporting cancer patients/survivors and family members.
- Filming and uploading content to my YouTube channel. You can find it here. Make sure that you subscribe!
- Finishing my second erotic fiction, the sequel to 'Daltons Demons'
- Starting a series in a new genre. I haven't yet decided which idea to put into flesh, but I will keep you posted.
- I have many Paranormal Investigations planned, including attending the Jamaica Inn as part of the team, which is an absolute honour.
- Advising heritage and historic locations on how to become venues for paranormal hire as an advocate of Visit Somerset and through my business, Paranormal Consultant, which I run with two friends, Karin and Lorien.
- Designing more diaries and journals to help busy people organise and make the most of their time.
- Booking future dates for my uplifting talks on friendship, cancer and living your best life.
As you can see, I like to keep myself busy!
Take care
Lisa x
December 2024
Cancer Support Group
Realising that my local area is missing a support group for anyone who has been affected by this awful disease, I decided to start my own.
Our first meet and greet is scheduled for early December, and I hope anyone who comes along finds the support they need.
September 2024
Paranormal Path Podcast
The lovely Jacqueline Dixon from Paranormal Path invited me to her podcast to discuss everything spooky, including my childhood and growing up in an old house, my work as a paranormal investigator and consultant, as well as discussing my books and plans for the future.
Please ignore my dancing husband behind me. He didn't realise that I was being interviewed live and streamed nationwide.
August 2024
Interview with Somerset Live
In August, I was interviewed by Lewis Clarke from Somerset Live.
We chatted about how my life has changed since my diagnosis and what spurred me to write my book.
July 2024
Tanys Transformations
I heard about this project after a friend invited me to attend a fashion show and talk at Shepton Mallet Prison.
Watching the show, looking at the amazingly transformed dresses, and listening to the stories behind their creations were inspiring. Hearing that this initiative aided two mental health charities was even more so.
My friend encouraged me to volunteer to transform a dress. I left with a bag of feathers, ribbons, and a wedding dress. I didn’t have a plan for how I would transform the dress except that it would be the brightest shade of pink possible.
My dress tells the story of friendships and cancer battles, how some friends are strong enough to be there for you. Others are afraid of what to say and how to act, so eventually, they disappear from your life. No matter how bad things seem, keep positive that something great is just around the corner.
Transforming the dress was an incredibly cathartic experience. Making each of the flowers, knowing that some symbolised a lost friendship, was heartbreaking and a great release at the same time. It also filled me with joy and the realisation that I can be creative and craft again.
Attending the fashion show at the Bishops Palace, I was incredibly nervous. I knew there would probably be a large crowd, which I avoid now. No matter how I try, I cannot reprogram my brain to realise that my immunity is no longer compromised to the point of having to be hospitalised - I hope with time that this lasting side effect will disappear.
I want to thank Tanys from the bottom of my heart for everything she has done for me and for everything this initiative has the potential to achieve.
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